What is varieties of democracy in Lithuania?

Varieties of democracy in Lithuania was 0.786 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest varieties of democracy recorded in Lithuania?

The highest recorded value was 0.85 in 2010.

What is the lowest varieties of democracy recorded in Lithuania?

The lowest recorded value was 0.016 in 1848.

How does Lithuania rank for varieties of democracy?

Lithuania ranks 30th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is varieties of democracy rising or falling in Lithuania?

Over the last ten years it is down 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Lithuania 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 Lithuania

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

Lithuania: Varieties of democracy was 0.786 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.786

Change on year

down 1.5%

World rank

30th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.85

in 2010

All-time low

0.016

in 1848

Years of data

231

1795–2025

Varieties of democracy in Lithuania, 1795–2025

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

Analysis

Lithuania recorded 0.786 for varieties of democracy in 2025.

That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and down 6.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, varieties of democracy in Lithuania peaked at 0.85 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.016, in 1848.

That places Lithuania 30th 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
1790s	0.019	0.019	0.019	5
1800s	0.019	0.019	0.019	10
1810s	0.019	0.019	0.019	10
1820s	0.0186	0.018	0.019	10
1830s	0.018	0.018	0.018	10
1840s	0.0176	0.016	0.018	10
1850s	0.0222	0.016	0.029	10
1860s	0.032	0.029	0.035	10
1870s	0.0329	0.032	0.035	10
1880s	0.0344	0.032	0.035	10
1890s	0.0356	0.033	0.037	10
1900s	0.0735	0.047	0.109	10
1910s	0.1162	0.098	0.163	10
1920s	0.4313	0.141	0.583	10
1930s	0.1338	0.116	0.141	10
1940s	0.0959	0.093	0.1	10
1950s	0.1043	0.102	0.106	10
1960s	0.0951	0.092	0.106	10
1970s	0.1068	0.101	0.109	10
1980s	0.1225	0.106	0.176	10
1990s	0.8156	0.791	0.828	10
2000s	0.8223	0.814	0.846	10
2010s	0.8295	0.808	0.85	10
2020s	0.7928	0.785	0.802	6

Countries ranked near Lithuania

27 Jamaica 0.805 compare
28 Taiwan 0.801 compare
29 Barbados 0.797 compare
30 Trinidad and Tobago 0.786 compare
32 Brazil 0.784 compare
33 Sri Lanka 0.783 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is varieties of democracy in Lithuania?: Varieties of democracy in Lithuania was 0.786 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest varieties of democracy recorded in Lithuania?: The highest recorded value was 0.85 in 2010.
What is the lowest varieties of democracy recorded in Lithuania?: The lowest recorded value was 0.016 in 1848.
How does Lithuania rank for varieties of democracy?: Lithuania ranks 30th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is varieties of democracy rising or falling in Lithuania?: Over the last ten years it is down 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lithuania 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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About this data

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: 07 August 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.