Meaningful democratic electoral institutions in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Meaningful democratic electoral institutions was 0 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Meaningful democratic electoral institutions in Burkina Faso, 1919–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, meaningful democratic electoral institutions in Burkina Faso stood at 0. That is the lowest value across all 92 years on record.
That represents a change of down 100.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, meaningful democratic electoral institutions in Burkina Faso peaked at 1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1919.
Burkina Faso ranks 87th of 176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3333 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Burkina Faso
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.53 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.4817 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.0198 °C (2026)
- Consumer price index 136.48 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.47 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.3271 °C (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is meaningful democratic electoral institutions in Burkina Faso?
- Meaningful democratic electoral institutions in Burkina Faso was 0 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest meaningful democratic electoral institutions recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 1 in 2000.
- What is the lowest meaningful democratic electoral institutions recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1919.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for meaningful democratic electoral institutions?
- Burkina Faso ranks 87th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Meaningful democratic electoral institutions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of whether the country is meaningfully an electoral democracy. This includes the extent to which political leaders are elected under comprehensive suffrage in free and fair elections, and freedoms of association and expression are guaranteed.