What is deliberative political institutions index in Iraq?

Deliberative political institutions index in Iraq was 0.62 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.722 in 2004.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.008 in 2002.

How does Iraq rank for deliberative political institutions index?

Iraq ranks 89th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative political institutions index rising or falling in Iraq?

Over the last ten years it is up 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Iraq 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 Iraq

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

Iraq: Deliberative Political Institutions Index was 0.62 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.62

Change on year

up 4.0%

World rank

89th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.722

in 2004

All-time low

0.008

in 2002

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Iraq, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for deliberative political institutions index in Iraq is 0.62, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 11.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative political institutions index in Iraq peaked at 0.722 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.008, in 2002.

Iraq ranks 89th 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	0.0362	0.014	0.164	10
1910s	0.0984	0.067	0.159	10
1920s	0.3973	0.34	0.468	10
1930s	0.4754	0.468	0.486	10
1940s	0.4624	0.456	0.476	10
1950s	0.4442	0.395	0.456	10
1960s	0.2353	0.107	0.395	10
1970s	0.1504	0.084	0.177	10
1980s	0.022	0.022	0.022	10
1990s	0.0108	0.01	0.018	10
2000s	0.4577	0.008	0.722	10
2010s	0.6205	0.536	0.706	10
2020s	0.608	0.561	0.648	6

Countries ranked near Iraq

86 Somalia 0.632 compare
87 Colombia 0.624 compare
88 Vietnam 0.622 compare
90 North Macedonia 0.608 compare
91 United States 0.606 compare
92 Kuwait 0.605 compare
92 Zimbabwe 0.605 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More reference data data for Iraq

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Summer temperature anomalies 0.4693 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -0.0842 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies -0.077 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.27 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 143.6 2010 = 100 (2025)
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Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative political institutions index in Iraq?: Deliberative political institutions index in Iraq was 0.62 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Iraq?: The highest recorded value was 0.722 in 2004.
What is the lowest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Iraq?: The lowest recorded value was 0.008 in 2002.
How does Iraq rank for deliberative political institutions index?: Iraq ranks 89th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative political institutions index rising or falling in Iraq?: Over the last ten years it is up 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq 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.