What is participatory democracy index in Panama?

Participatory democracy index in Panama was 0.441 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Panama?

The highest recorded value was 0.476 in 2010.

What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Panama?

The lowest recorded value was 0.103 in 1970.

How does Panama rank for participatory democracy index?

Panama ranks 53rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Panama?

Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Panama 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.

Participatory Democracy Index in Panama

Name: Participatory Democracy Index in Panama
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Panama: Participatory Democracy Index was 0.441 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.441

Change on year

up 3.5%

World rank

53rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.476

in 2010

All-time low

0.103

in 1970

Years of data

123

1903–2025

Participatory Democracy Index in Panama, 1903–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, participatory democracy index in Panama stood at 0.441.

That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and down 7.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, participatory democracy index in Panama peaked at 0.476 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.103, in 1970.

That places Panama 53rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.1529	0.122	0.16	7
1910s	0.1593	0.158	0.162	10
1920s	0.1632	0.162	0.169	10
1930s	0.1644	0.161	0.168	10
1940s	0.1394	0.121	0.178	10
1950s	0.1782	0.147	0.189	10
1960s	0.1723	0.104	0.199	10
1970s	0.1097	0.103	0.122	10
1980s	0.1189	0.116	0.124	10
1990s	0.4281	0.297	0.45	10
2000s	0.4665	0.46	0.471	10
2010s	0.4655	0.435	0.476	10
2020s	0.4293	0.418	0.441	6

Countries ranked near Panama

50 Cape Verde 0.458 compare
51 Israel 0.455 compare
52 Peru 0.448 compare
54 Nepal 0.435 compare
55 Argentina 0.429 compare
55 Solomon Islands 0.429 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Panama

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 2,694 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 375 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.575 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.728 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.812 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.881 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.728 (2025)
Liberal democracy 2 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is participatory democracy index in Panama?: Participatory democracy index in Panama was 0.441 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Panama?: The highest recorded value was 0.476 in 2010.
What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Panama?: The lowest recorded value was 0.103 in 1970.
How does Panama rank for participatory democracy index?: Panama ranks 53rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Panama?: Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Panama 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
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.