What is participatory democracy index in Paraguay?

Participatory democracy index in Paraguay was 0.342 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Paraguay?

The highest recorded value was 0.421 in 2011.

What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Paraguay?

The lowest recorded value was 0.005 in 1814.

How does Paraguay rank for participatory democracy index?

Paraguay ranks 75th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Paraguay?

Over the last ten years it is down 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Paraguay 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 Paraguay

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

Paraguay: Participatory Democracy Index was 0.342 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.342

Change on year

down 0.3%

World rank

75th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.421

in 2011

All-time low

0.005

in 1814

Years of data

215

1811–2025

Participatory Democracy Index in Paraguay, 1811–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for participatory democracy index in Paraguay is 0.342, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 8.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, participatory democracy index in Paraguay peaked at 0.421 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.005, in 1814.

That places Paraguay 75th 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
1810s	0.0063	0.005	0.009	9
1820s	0.005	0.005	0.005	10
1830s	0.005	0.005	0.005	10
1840s	0.0083	0.005	0.01	10
1850s	0.0076	0.007	0.008	10
1860s	0.0095	0.008	0.01	10
1870s	0.0312	0.01	0.037	10
1880s	0.0633	0.049	0.069	10
1890s	0.0718	0.07	0.073	10
1900s	0.0712	0.065	0.073	10
1910s	0.0726	0.068	0.074	10
1920s	0.0738	0.072	0.074	10
1930s	0.0708	0.059	0.08	10
1940s	0.0671	0.061	0.075	10
1950s	0.0558	0.049	0.061	10
1960s	0.0575	0.047	0.06	10
1970s	0.06	0.06	0.06	10
1980s	0.062	0.061	0.071	10
1990s	0.2919	0.172	0.324	10
2000s	0.3609	0.326	0.402	10
2010s	0.3813	0.361	0.421	10
2020s	0.3485	0.342	0.354	6

Countries ranked near Paraguay

73 Zambia 0.348 compare
74 Barbados 0.347 compare
76 Seychelles 0.341 compare
77 Mexico 0.337 compare
78 Kenya 0.335 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 162 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 3 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.376 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.581 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.751 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.8 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.581 (2025)
Liberal democracy 2 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is participatory democracy index in Paraguay?: Participatory democracy index in Paraguay was 0.342 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Paraguay?: The highest recorded value was 0.421 in 2011.
What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Paraguay?: The lowest recorded value was 0.005 in 1814.
How does Paraguay rank for participatory democracy index?: Paraguay ranks 75th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Paraguay?: Over the last ten years it is down 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Paraguay 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.