Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Deliberative Political Institutions Index was 0.536 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, deliberative political institutions index in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 0.536.
That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and up 75.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deliberative political institutions index in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.711 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.009, in 1900.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 105th of 175 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.032 | 0.032 | 0.032 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.032 | 0.032 | 0.032 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0375 | 0.035 | 0.04 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0569 | 0.04 | 0.101 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2632 | 0.083 | 0.422 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0974 | 0.094 | 0.103 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1065 | 0.102 | 0.112 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2524 | 0.134 | 0.345 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.362 | 0.188 | 0.487 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3883 | 0.254 | 0.649 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6002 | 0.536 | 0.711 | 6 |
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8778 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.05 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.17 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6722 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 133.85 2010 = 100 (2016)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deliberative political institutions index in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Deliberative political institutions index in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.536 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.711 in 2020.
- What is the lowest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.009 in 1900.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for deliberative political institutions index?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 105th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is deliberative political institutions index rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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
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.