Participatory Democracy Index in Mozambique

Mozambique: Participatory Democracy Index was 0.201 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.201
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
111th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.282
in 2005
All-time low
0.009
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Participatory Democracy Index in Mozambique, 1900–2025

00.10.20.3190019622025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for participatory democracy index in Mozambique is 0.201, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 3.8% on the previous year and down 25.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, participatory democracy index in Mozambique peaked at 0.282 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.009, in 1900.

Mozambique ranks 111th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1910s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1920s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1930s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1940s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1950s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1960s 0.009 0.009 0.009 10
1970s 0.0195 0.009 0.032 10
1980s 0.032 0.032 0.032 10
1990s 0.1523 0.054 0.276 10
2000s 0.2708 0.258 0.282 10
2010s 0.2629 0.239 0.272 10
2020s 0.2235 0.201 0.246 6

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 108 Madagascar 0.217 compare
  2. 108 Serbia 0.217 compare
  3. 110 Zimbabwe 0.202 compare
  4. 112 Comoros 0.2 compare
  5. 112 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.2 compare
  6. 114 Pakistan 0.192 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is participatory democracy index in Mozambique?
Participatory democracy index in Mozambique was 0.201 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 0.282 in 2005.
What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was 0.009 in 1900.
How does Mozambique rank for participatory democracy index?
Mozambique ranks 111th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is down 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mozambique data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Participatory Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Participatory Democracy Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 29,363 data points, 1789–2025
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Central estimate of the extent of suffrage, the freedom and fairness of elections, freedoms of association and expression, as well as the extent to which citizens can engage in regional and local government, civil society organizations, and direct democracy.