What is deliberative political institutions index in China?

Deliberative political institutions index in China was 0.231 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative political institutions index recorded in China?

The highest recorded value was 0.604 in 2004.

What is the lowest deliberative political institutions index recorded in China?

The lowest recorded value was 0.034 in 1967.

How does China rank for deliberative political institutions index?

China ranks 149th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative political institutions index rising or falling in China?

Over the last ten years it is down 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this China 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.

Deliberative Political Institutions Index in China

Name: Deliberative Political Institutions Index in China
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

China: Deliberative Political Institutions Index was 0.231 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.231

Change on year

down 2.5%

World rank

149th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.604

in 2004

All-time low

0.034

in 1967

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Political Institutions Index in China, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

China recorded 0.231 for deliberative political institutions index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and down 57.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative political institutions index in China peaked at 0.604 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.034, in 1967.

China ranks 149th 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.0578	0.056	0.058	10
1910s	0.2983	0.067	0.354	10
1920s	0.361	0.354	0.376	10
1930s	0.371	0.351	0.376	10
1940s	0.3306	0.238	0.353	10
1950s	0.1852	0.069	0.236	10
1960s	0.0651	0.034	0.085	10
1970s	0.0792	0.034	0.305	10
1980s	0.4458	0.423	0.459	10
1990s	0.4388	0.38	0.465	10
2000s	0.5766	0.517	0.604	10
2010s	0.5433	0.439	0.603	10
2020s	0.3427	0.231	0.433	6

Countries ranked near China

146 Bolivia 0.273 compare
147 Guinea 0.268 compare
148 El Salvador 0.254 compare
150 Cambodia 0.22 compare
151 Cameroon 0.216 compare
152 Oman 0.207 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More reference data data for China

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Summer temperature anomalies 0.0991 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 1.15 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 1.34 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 2.06 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 132.6 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative political institutions index in China?: Deliberative political institutions index in China was 0.231 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative political institutions index recorded in China?: The highest recorded value was 0.604 in 2004.
What is the lowest deliberative political institutions index recorded in China?: The lowest recorded value was 0.034 in 1967.
How does China rank for deliberative political institutions index?: China ranks 149th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative political institutions index rising or falling in China?: Over the last ten years it is down 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China 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
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.