What is varieties of democracy in Mozambique?

Varieties of democracy in Mozambique was 0.279 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest varieties of democracy recorded in Mozambique?

The highest recorded value was 0.464 in 2006.

What is the lowest varieties of democracy recorded in Mozambique?

The lowest recorded value was 0.024 in 1975.

How does Mozambique rank for varieties of democracy?

Mozambique ranks 121st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is varieties of democracy rising or falling in Mozambique?

Over the last ten years it is down 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Mozambique 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 Mozambique

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

Mozambique: Varieties of democracy was 0.279 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.279

Change on year

down 10.0%

World rank

121st

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.464

in 2006

All-time low

0.024

in 1975

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Varieties of democracy in Mozambique, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Mozambique recorded 0.279 for varieties of democracy in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.0% on the previous year and down 36.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, varieties of democracy in Mozambique peaked at 0.464 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.024, in 1975.

That places Mozambique 121st 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.029	0.029	0.029	10
1910s	0.029	0.029	0.029	10
1920s	0.0286	0.028	0.029	10
1930s	0.027	0.027	0.027	10
1940s	0.0265	0.026	0.027	10
1950s	0.026	0.026	0.026	10
1960s	0.0268	0.026	0.027	10
1970s	0.0509	0.024	0.08	10
1980s	0.0803	0.08	0.081	10
1990s	0.3222	0.123	0.463	10
2000s	0.4404	0.419	0.464	10
2010s	0.4221	0.397	0.437	10
2020s	0.3395	0.279	0.367	6

Countries ranked near Mozambique

120 Jordan 0.282 compare
122 Zimbabwe 0.268 compare
123 Algeria 0.265 compare
124 Cameroon 0.26 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Mozambique

Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 5,105 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 119 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.175 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.483 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.483 (2025)
Key features of electoral democracy 0.279 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is varieties of democracy in Mozambique?: Varieties of democracy in Mozambique was 0.279 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest varieties of democracy recorded in Mozambique?: The highest recorded value was 0.464 in 2006.
What is the lowest varieties of democracy recorded in Mozambique?: The lowest recorded value was 0.024 in 1975.
How does Mozambique rank for varieties of democracy?: Mozambique ranks 121st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is varieties of democracy rising or falling in Mozambique?: Over the last ten years it is down 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mozambique 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.