What is varieties of democracy in Russia?

Varieties of democracy in Russia was 0.17 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest varieties of democracy recorded in Russia?

The highest recorded value was 0.498 in 1992.

What is the lowest varieties of democracy recorded in Russia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.016 in 1848.

How does Russia rank for varieties of democracy?

Russia ranks 148th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is varieties of democracy rising or falling in Russia?

Over the last ten years it is down 35.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Russia 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 Russia

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

Russia: Varieties of democracy was 0.17 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.17

Change on year

down 0.6%

World rank

148th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.498

in 1992

All-time low

0.016

in 1848

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Varieties of democracy in Russia, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for varieties of democracy in Russia is 0.17, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 35.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, varieties of democracy in Russia peaked at 0.498 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.016, in 1848.

Russia ranks 148th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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
1780s	0.029	0.029	0.029	1
1790s	0.019	0.019	0.019	10
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	0.1084	0.098	0.126	10
1920s	0.1123	0.111	0.114	10
1930s	0.1085	0.096	0.116	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	0.4255	0.234	0.498	10
2000s	0.336	0.302	0.403	10
2010s	0.2735	0.259	0.306	10
2020s	0.2062	0.17	0.255	6

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See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is varieties of democracy in Russia?: Varieties of democracy in Russia was 0.17 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest varieties of democracy recorded in Russia?: The highest recorded value was 0.498 in 1992.
What is the lowest varieties of democracy recorded in Russia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.016 in 1848.
How does Russia rank for varieties of democracy?: Russia ranks 148th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is varieties of democracy rising or falling in Russia?: Over the last ten years it is down 35.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russia 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.