What is deliberative political institutions index in Spain?

Deliberative political institutions index in Spain was 0.833 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.919 in 1978.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.056 in 1940.

How does Spain rank for deliberative political institutions index?

Spain ranks 39th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative political institutions index rising or falling in Spain?

Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Spain 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 Spain

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

Spain: Deliberative Political Institutions Index was 0.833 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.833

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

39th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.919

in 1978

All-time low

0.056

in 1940

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Spain, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, deliberative political institutions index in Spain stood at 0.833.

That represents a change of down 3.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative political institutions index in Spain peaked at 0.919 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0.056, in 1940.

That places Spain 39th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 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	0.2898	0.289	0.293	10
1910s	0.293	0.293	0.293	10
1920s	0.1428	0.075	0.293	10
1930s	0.4244	0.075	0.565	10
1940s	0.0672	0.056	0.072	10
1950s	0.0729	0.072	0.081	10
1960s	0.1	0.1	0.1	10
1970s	0.408	0.104	0.919	10
1980s	0.8988	0.878	0.916	10
1990s	0.8991	0.885	0.916	10
2000s	0.8962	0.885	0.907	10
2010s	0.8798	0.858	0.912	10
2020s	0.8487	0.818	0.87	6

Countries ranked near Spain

36 Estonia 0.838 compare
37 Portugal 0.837 compare
38 Malawi 0.836 compare
40 Mongolia 0.827 compare
41 Greece 0.824 compare
42 Ghana 0.822 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Summer temperature anomalies 3.07 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.423 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.3641 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 135.02 2010 = 100 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative political institutions index in Spain?: Deliberative political institutions index in Spain was 0.833 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Spain?: The highest recorded value was 0.919 in 1978.
What is the lowest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Spain?: The lowest recorded value was 0.056 in 1940.
How does Spain rank for deliberative political institutions index?: Spain ranks 39th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative political institutions index rising or falling in Spain?: Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain 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.