What is varieties of democracy in Cambodia?

Varieties of democracy in Cambodia was 0.183 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest varieties of democracy recorded in Cambodia?

The highest recorded value was 0.365 in 1994.

What is the lowest varieties of democracy recorded in Cambodia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.034 in 1900.

How does Cambodia rank for varieties of democracy?

Cambodia ranks 142nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is varieties of democracy rising or falling in Cambodia?

Over the last ten years it is down 37.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Cambodia data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Varieties of democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Varieties of democracy in Cambodia

Name: Varieties of democracy in Cambodia
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Cambodia: Varieties of democracy was 0.183 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.183

Change on year

down 0.5%

World rank

142nd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.365

in 1994

All-time low

0.034

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Varieties of democracy in Cambodia, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Cambodia recorded 0.183 for varieties of democracy in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 37.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, varieties of democracy in Cambodia peaked at 0.365 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.034, in 1900.

That places Cambodia 142nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Varieties of democracy in Cambodia, year by year

Annual values for Varieties of democracy in Cambodia, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.034	—
1901	0.034	+0.0%
1902	0.034	+0.0%
1903	0.034	+0.0%
1904	0.034	+0.0%
1905	0.034	+0.0%
1906	0.034	+0.0%
1907	0.034	+0.0%
1908	0.034	+0.0%
1909	0.034	+0.0%
1910	0.034	+0.0%
1911	0.034	+0.0%
1912	0.034	+0.0%
1913	0.034	+0.0%
1914	0.034	+0.0%
1915	0.034	+0.0%
1916	0.034	+0.0%
1917	0.034	+0.0%
1918	0.034	+0.0%
1919	0.034	+0.0%
1920	0.034	+0.0%
1921	0.034	+0.0%
1922	0.034	+0.0%
1923	0.034	+0.0%
1924	0.034	+0.0%
1925	0.034	+0.0%
1926	0.034	+0.0%
1927	0.034	+0.0%
1928	0.034	+0.0%
1929	0.034	+0.0%
1930	0.034	+0.0%
1931	0.034	+0.0%
1932	0.034	+0.0%
1933	0.034	+0.0%
1934	0.034	+0.0%
1935	0.034	+0.0%
1936	0.034	+0.0%
1937	0.034	+0.0%
1938	0.034	+0.0%
1939	0.034	+0.0%
1940	0.034	+0.0%
1941	0.034	+0.0%
1942	0.034	+0.0%
1943	0.034	+0.0%
1944	0.034	+0.0%
1945	0.035	+2.9%
1946	0.04	+14.3%
1947	0.07	+75.0%
1948	0.099	+41.4%
1949	0.09	-9.1%
1950	0.071	-21.1%
1951	0.081	+14.1%
1952	0.086	+6.2%
1953	0.069	-19.8%
1954	0.102	+47.8%
1955	0.141	+38.2%
1956	0.266	+88.7%
1957	0.266	+0.0%
1958	0.264	-0.8%
1959	0.263	-0.4%
1960	0.27	+2.7%
1961	0.27	+0.0%
1962	0.265	-1.9%
1963	0.263	-0.8%
1964	0.262	-0.4%
1965	0.262	+0.0%
1966	0.262	+0.0%
1967	0.262	+0.0%
1968	0.262	+0.0%
1969	0.262	+0.0%
1970	0.16	-38.9%
1971	0.137	-14.4%
1972	0.147	+7.3%
1973	0.163	+10.9%
1974	0.163	+0.0%
1975	0.067	-58.9%
1976	0.103	+53.7%
1977	0.13	+26.2%
1978	0.13	+0.0%
1979	0.069	-46.9%
1980	0.07	+1.4%
1981	0.089	+27.1%
1982	0.105	+18.0%
1983	0.105	+0.0%
1984	0.105	+0.0%
1985	0.105	+0.0%
1986	0.105	+0.0%
1987	0.105	+0.0%
1988	0.105	+0.0%
1989	0.105	+0.0%
1990	0.138	+31.4%
1991	0.139	+0.7%
1992	0.164	+18.0%
1993	0.318	+93.9%
1994	0.365	+14.8%
1995	0.365	+0.0%
1996	0.365	+0.0%
1997	0.365	+0.0%
1998	0.347	-4.9%
1999	0.321	-7.5%
2000	0.318	-0.9%
2001	0.317	-0.3%
2002	0.317	+0.0%
2003	0.321	+1.3%
2004	0.324	+0.9%
2005	0.32	-1.2%
2006	0.32	+0.0%
2007	0.319	-0.3%
2008	0.316	-0.9%
2009	0.308	-2.5%
2010	0.308	+0.0%
2011	0.308	+0.0%
2012	0.305	-1.0%
2013	0.297	-2.6%
2014	0.293	-1.3%
2015	0.291	-0.7%
2016	0.275	-5.5%
2017	0.234	-14.9%
2018	0.211	-9.8%
2019	0.194	-8.1%
2020	0.191	-1.5%
2021	0.19	-0.5%
2022	0.199	+4.7%
2023	0.189	-5.0%
2024	0.184	-2.6%
2025	0.183	-0.5%

Cambodia compared with similar countries

Cambodia's 0.183 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.3475, 53% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Cambodia's 0.183 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.4645, 39% of the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.034	0.034	0.034	10
1910s	0.034	0.034	0.034	10
1920s	0.034	0.034	0.034	10
1930s	0.034	0.034	0.034	10
1940s	0.0504	0.034	0.099	10
1950s	0.1609	0.069	0.266	10
1960s	0.264	0.262	0.27	10
1970s	0.1269	0.067	0.163	10
1980s	0.0999	0.07	0.105	10
1990s	0.2887	0.138	0.365	10
2000s	0.318	0.308	0.324	10
2010s	0.2716	0.194	0.308	10
2020s	0.1893	0.183	0.199	6

Countries ranked near Cambodia

139 Egypt 0.187 compare
139 Guinea 0.187 compare
141 Burundi 0.185 compare
143 Venezuela 0.181 compare
144 Cuba 0.176 compare
145 Oman 0.175 compare

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More social development data for Cambodia

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 23 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 11,332 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 7 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0006 units per person (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 11,332 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is varieties of democracy in Cambodia?: Varieties of democracy in Cambodia was 0.183 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest varieties of democracy recorded in Cambodia?: The highest recorded value was 0.365 in 1994.
What is the lowest varieties of democracy recorded in Cambodia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.034 in 1900.
How does Cambodia rank for varieties of democracy?: Cambodia ranks 142nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is varieties of democracy rising or falling in Cambodia?: Over the last ten years it is down 37.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cambodia data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Varieties of democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Varieties of democracy
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 29,649 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which political leaders are elected under comprehensive suffrage in free and fair elections, and freedoms of association and expression are guaranteed.