Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Yemen

Yemen: Deliberative Political Institutions Index was 0.111 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.111
Change on year
down 14.0%
World rank
164th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.788
in 2012
All-time low
0.014
in 1900
Years of data
53
1900–2025

Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Yemen, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for deliberative political institutions index in Yemen is 0.111, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.0% on the previous year and down 14.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative political institutions index in Yemen peaked at 0.788 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.014, in 1900.

That places Yemen 164th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.0362 0.014 0.164 10
1910s 0.0984 0.067 0.159 8
1990s 0.4849 0.417 0.532 9
2000s 0.4231 0.417 0.432 10
2010s 0.3147 0.063 0.788 10
2020s 0.1118 0.064 0.164 6

Countries ranked near Yemen

  1. 161 Turkey 0.133 compare
  2. 162 Tajikistan 0.125 compare
  3. 163 Myanmar 0.118 compare
  4. 165 Equatorial Guinea 0.107 compare
  5. 166 South Sudan 0.101 compare
  6. 167 Eritrea 0.077 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative political institutions index in Yemen?
Deliberative political institutions index in Yemen was 0.111 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Yemen?
The highest recorded value was 0.788 in 2012.
What is the lowest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Yemen?
The lowest recorded value was 0.014 in 1900.
How does Yemen rank for deliberative political institutions index?
Yemen ranks 164th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative political institutions index rising or falling in Yemen?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Yemen 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
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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.