Competitiveness of Political Participation Score in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Competitiveness of Political Participation Score was 3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Competitiveness of Political Participation Score in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1965–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for competitiveness of political participation score in Democratic Republic of Congo is 3, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, competitiveness of political participation score in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 4 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1965.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 94th of 167 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Competitiveness of Political Participation Score in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1 | — |
| 1966 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1991 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 4 | +100.0% |
| 2007 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 2017 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3 | +0.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3 is above the median for low income countries, which is 3, 1.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 2010s | 3.67 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 1,764 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 6,987 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is competitiveness of political participation score in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Competitiveness of political participation score in Democratic Republic of Congo was 3 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest competitiveness of political participation score recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 2006.
- What is the lowest competitiveness of political participation score recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1965.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for competitiveness of political participation score?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 94th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is competitiveness of political participation score rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Competitiveness of Political Participation Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which political participation is competitive. It ranges from unregulated political participation (score of 0), over repressed political participation (score of 1), suppressed political participation (score of 2), factional political participation (score of 3), and transitional arrangements (score of 4), to competitive political participation (score of 5).