What is deliberative political institutions index in Kenya?

Deliberative political institutions index in Kenya was 0.792 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.918 in 2010.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.092 in 1900.

How does Kenya rank for deliberative political institutions index?

Kenya ranks 51st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative political institutions index rising or falling in Kenya?

Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Kenya 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 Kenya

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

Kenya: Deliberative Political Institutions Index was 0.792 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.792

Change on year

down 2.1%

World rank

51st

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.918

in 2010

All-time low

0.092

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Kenya, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, deliberative political institutions index in Kenya stood at 0.792.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative political institutions index in Kenya peaked at 0.918 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.092, in 1900.

That places Kenya 51st out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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	0.1081	0.092	0.115	10
1910s	0.115	0.115	0.115	10
1920s	0.1984	0.166	0.202	10
1930s	0.202	0.202	0.202	10
1940s	0.2035	0.202	0.205	10
1950s	0.2207	0.205	0.228	10
1960s	0.4262	0.319	0.502	10
1970s	0.4459	0.443	0.458	10
1980s	0.4772	0.465	0.493	10
1990s	0.7544	0.586	0.811	10
2000s	0.8385	0.815	0.854	10
2010s	0.8346	0.765	0.918	10
2020s	0.8305	0.792	0.862	6

Countries ranked near Kenya

48 Liberia 0.81 compare
49 Latvia 0.807 compare
50 Zambia 0.806 compare
52 Canada 0.79 compare
53 Sri Lanka 0.784 compare
54 Moldova 0.782 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5834 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.22 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative political institutions index in Kenya?: Deliberative political institutions index in Kenya was 0.792 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Kenya?: The highest recorded value was 0.918 in 2010.
What is the lowest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Kenya?: The lowest recorded value was 0.092 in 1900.
How does Kenya rank for deliberative political institutions index?: Kenya ranks 51st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative political institutions index rising or falling in Kenya?: Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya 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.