Engaged Society Score in Vatican
Vatican: Engaged Society Score was -0.132 in 1870. ◆ Volatile
Engaged Society Score in Vatican, 1789–1870
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for engaged society score in Vatican is -0.132, measured in 1870.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, engaged society score in Vatican peaked at 1.28 in 1847 and was at its lowest, -0.514, in 1814.
That places Vatican 131st out of 176 countries with data for 1870, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | -0.125 | -0.125 | -0.125 | 1 |
| 1790s | -0.125 | -0.125 | -0.125 | 10 |
| 1800s | -0.511 | -0.511 | -0.511 | 10 |
| 1810s | -0.514 | -0.514 | -0.514 | 6 |
| 1820s | -0.514 | -0.514 | -0.514 | 10 |
| 1830s | -0.514 | -0.514 | -0.514 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.1211 | -0.514 | 1.28 | 10 |
| 1850s | -0.2076 | -0.51 | -0.132 | 10 |
| 1860s | -0.132 | -0.132 | -0.132 | 10 |
| 1870s | -0.132 | -0.132 | -0.132 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Vatican
More reference data data for Vatican
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (1869)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (1869)
- Universal right to vote 0 (1869)
- Democracy 0 (1869)
- Competitive elections 0 (1869)
- Elected parliament 0 (1869)
- Men's universal right to vote 0 (1869)
- Elite Consultations Score -2.07 (1870)
- Individual Liberties and Equality before the Law Index 0.154 (1870)
- Free and Fair Elections Index 0.22 (1870)
Frequently asked questions
- What is engaged society score in Vatican?
- Engaged society score in Vatican was -0.132 in 1870, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest engaged society score recorded in Vatican?
- The highest recorded value was 1.28 in 1847.
- What is the lowest engaged society score recorded in Vatican?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.514 in 1814.
- How does Vatican rank for engaged society score?
- Vatican ranks 131st out of 176 countries with data for 1870.
- Is engaged society score rising or falling in Vatican?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vatican data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Engaged Society Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which ordinary people independently discuss important policy changes among themselves, in the media, in associations or neighborhoods, or in the streets.