Participatory Democracy Index in Serbia
Serbia: Participatory Democracy Index was 0.217 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Democracy Index in Serbia, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participatory democracy index in Serbia is 0.217, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory democracy index in Serbia peaked at 0.439 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.018, in 1789.
Serbia ranks 108th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 0.018 | 0.018 | 0.018 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0.018 | 0.018 | 0.018 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0.018 | 0.018 | 0.018 | 4 |
| 1810s | 0.018 | 0.018 | 0.018 | 1 |
| 1830s | 0.0327 | 0.032 | 0.033 | 6 |
| 1840s | 0.034 | 0.034 | 0.034 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.0358 | 0.034 | 0.043 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.0411 | 0.041 | 0.042 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.0453 | 0.041 | 0.061 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.0693 | 0.061 | 0.075 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.0748 | 0.074 | 0.075 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.0749 | 0.073 | 0.077 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0736 | 0.069 | 0.083 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.0825 | 0.072 | 0.085 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0709 | 0.066 | 0.073 | 7 |
| 1940s | 0.0554 | 0.037 | 0.067 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0646 | 0.064 | 0.065 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0649 | 0.064 | 0.065 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0645 | 0.064 | 0.065 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0762 | 0.068 | 0.078 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1687 | 0.137 | 0.185 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4078 | 0.261 | 0.439 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3122 | 0.233 | 0.41 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2305 | 0.217 | 0.243 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
- 105 Iraq 0.224 compare
- 106 Lebanon 0.222 compare
- 107 Mauritania 0.221 compare
- 108 Madagascar 0.217 compare
- 110 Zimbabwe 0.202 compare
- 111 Mozambique 0.201 compare
More social development data for Serbia
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 40,863 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 29,665 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.208 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.3 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.424 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.577 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.3 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory democracy index in Serbia?
- Participatory democracy index in Serbia was 0.217 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.439 in 2003.
- What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.018 in 1789.
- How does Serbia rank for participatory democracy index?
- Serbia ranks 108th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Serbia 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
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.