Participatory Democracy Index in Tunisia

Tunisia: Participatory Democracy Index was 0.242 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.242
Change on year
down 4.7%
World rank
101st
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.49
in 2018
All-time low
0.004
in 1789
Years of data
237
1789–2025

Participatory Democracy Index in Tunisia, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, participatory democracy index in Tunisia stood at 0.242.

The figure is down 4.7% on the previous year and down 40.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, participatory democracy index in Tunisia peaked at 0.49 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.004, in 1789.

That places Tunisia 101st 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1780s 0.004 0.004 0.004 1
1790s 0.004 0.004 0.004 10
1800s 0.004 0.004 0.004 10
1810s 0.004 0.004 0.004 10
1820s 0.004 0.004 0.004 10
1830s 0.004 0.004 0.004 10
1840s 0.004 0.004 0.004 10
1850s 0.0061 0.006 0.007 10
1860s 0.007 0.007 0.007 10
1870s 0.007 0.007 0.007 10
1880s 0.0186 0.013 0.02 10
1890s 0.02 0.02 0.02 10
1900s 0.0193 0.019 0.02 10
1910s 0.02 0.02 0.02 10
1920s 0.0146 0.014 0.02 10
1930s 0.014 0.014 0.014 10
1940s 0.014 0.014 0.014 10
1950s 0.0376 0.014 0.092 10
1960s 0.1145 0.114 0.115 10
1970s 0.1143 0.114 0.115 10
1980s 0.1132 0.102 0.117 10
1990s 0.119 0.118 0.121 10
2000s 0.1317 0.118 0.136 10
2010s 0.3847 0.133 0.49 10
2020s 0.3005 0.212 0.472 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is participatory democracy index in Tunisia?
Participatory democracy index in Tunisia was 0.242 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest participatory democracy index recorded in Tunisia?
The highest recorded value was 0.49 in 2018.
What is the lowest participatory democracy index recorded in Tunisia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1789.
How does Tunisia rank for participatory democracy index?
Tunisia ranks 101st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is participatory democracy index rising or falling in Tunisia?
Over the last ten years it is down 40.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tunisia 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.