What is varieties of democracy in Philippines?

Varieties of democracy in Philippines was 0.392 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest varieties of democracy recorded in Philippines?

The highest recorded value was 0.585 in 2000.

What is the lowest varieties of democracy recorded in Philippines?

The lowest recorded value was 0.059 in 1942.

How does Philippines rank for varieties of democracy?

Philippines ranks 102nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is varieties of democracy rising or falling in Philippines?

Over the last ten years it is down 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Philippines 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 Philippines

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

Philippines: Varieties of democracy was 0.392 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.392

Change on year

down 4.6%

World rank

102nd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.585

in 2000

All-time low

0.059

in 1942

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Varieties of democracy in Philippines, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for varieties of democracy in Philippines is 0.392, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and down 24.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, varieties of democracy in Philippines peaked at 0.585 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.059, in 1942.

That places Philippines 102nd 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	0.0883	0.065	0.147	10
1910s	0.1592	0.154	0.17	10
1920s	0.1696	0.162	0.176	10
1930s	0.1983	0.158	0.25	10
1940s	0.2235	0.059	0.349	10
1950s	0.3641	0.342	0.382	10
1960s	0.3961	0.387	0.404	10
1970s	0.1529	0.077	0.35	10
1980s	0.282	0.167	0.552	10
1990s	0.5584	0.542	0.579	10
2000s	0.4977	0.456	0.585	10
2010s	0.495	0.428	0.524	10
2020s	0.4077	0.392	0.416	6

Countries ranked near Philippines

99 Georgia 0.401 compare
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See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 807 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.291 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.561 (2025)
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Key features of human rights 0.561 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is varieties of democracy in Philippines?: Varieties of democracy in Philippines was 0.392 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest varieties of democracy recorded in Philippines?: The highest recorded value was 0.585 in 2000.
What is the lowest varieties of democracy recorded in Philippines?: The lowest recorded value was 0.059 in 1942.
How does Philippines rank for varieties of democracy?: Philippines ranks 102nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is varieties of democracy rising or falling in Philippines?: Over the last ten years it is down 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines 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.