Participatory democracy index in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Participatory democracy index was 0.505 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory democracy index in Trinidad and Tobago, 1900–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participatory democracy index in Trinidad and Tobago is 0.505, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and down 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory democracy index in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 0.516 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.044, in 1900.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 40th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 0.044 | 0.044 | 0.044 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0444 | 0.044 | 0.047 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.0568 | 0.047 | 0.068 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0743 | 0.072 | 0.083 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1108 | 0.083 | 0.152 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1801 | 0.152 | 0.232 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2883 | 0.247 | 0.311 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.327 | 0.3 | 0.372 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4055 | 0.379 | 0.447 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4801 | 0.461 | 0.488 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4982 | 0.48 | 0.516 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5052 | 0.496 | 0.513 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5003 | 0.494 | 0.506 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory democracy index in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Participatory democracy index in Trinidad and Tobago was 0.505 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 0.516 in 2008.
- What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.044 in 1900.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for participatory democracy index?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 40th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Participatory democracy index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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