Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Cameroon

Cameroon: Deliberative Political Institutions Index was 0.216 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.216
Change on year
down 13.3%
World rank
151st
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.391
in 2012
All-time low
0.079
in 1980
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Cameroon, 1961–2025

0.10.20.30.4196119932025

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

Analysis

In 2025, deliberative political institutions index in Cameroon stood at 0.216.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.3% on the previous year and down 31.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative political institutions index in Cameroon peaked at 0.391 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.079, in 1980.

Cameroon ranks 151st of 175 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.085 0.085 0.085 9
1970s 0.085 0.085 0.085 10
1980s 0.1174 0.079 0.127 10
1990s 0.2611 0.18 0.362 10
2000s 0.3611 0.358 0.365 10
2010s 0.3062 0.225 0.391 10
2020s 0.243 0.215 0.272 6

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 148 El Salvador 0.254 compare
  2. 149 China 0.231 compare
  3. 150 Cambodia 0.22 compare
  4. 152 Oman 0.207 compare
  5. 153 Eswatini 0.202 compare
  6. 154 Bahrain 0.182 compare
  7. 154 Laos 0.182 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative political institutions index in Cameroon?
Deliberative political institutions index in Cameroon was 0.216 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 0.391 in 2012.
What is the lowest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was 0.079 in 1980.
How does Cameroon rank for deliberative political institutions index?
Cameroon ranks 151st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative political institutions index rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deliberative Political Institutions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Deliberative Political Institutions Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which political elites justify their positions, justify them with the common good, acknowledge counterarguments, consult elites in policy changes, and society deliberates policy changes.