Free and Fair Elections Index in Djibouti
Djibouti: Free and Fair Elections Index was 0.167 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.167
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
138th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.255
in 2004
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Free and Fair Elections Index in Djibouti, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for free and fair elections index in Djibouti is 0.167, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Djibouti peaked at 0.255 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places Djibouti 138th out of 176 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.
Free and Fair Elections Index in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0 | — |
| 1901 | 0 | — |
| 1902 | 0 | — |
| 1903 | 0 | — |
| 1904 | 0 | — |
| 1905 | 0 | — |
| 1906 | 0 | — |
| 1907 | 0 | — |
| 1908 | 0 | — |
| 1909 | 0 | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — |
| 1911 | 0 | — |
| 1912 | 0 | — |
| 1913 | 0 | — |
| 1914 | 0 | — |
| 1915 | 0 | — |
| 1916 | 0 | — |
| 1917 | 0 | — |
| 1918 | 0 | — |
| 1919 | 0 | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — |
| 1921 | 0 | — |
| 1922 | 0 | — |
| 1923 | 0 | — |
| 1924 | 0 | — |
| 1925 | 0 | — |
| 1926 | 0 | — |
| 1927 | 0 | — |
| 1928 | 0 | — |
| 1929 | 0 | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — |
| 1931 | 0 | — |
| 1932 | 0 | — |
| 1933 | 0 | — |
| 1934 | 0 | — |
| 1935 | 0 | — |
| 1936 | 0 | — |
| 1937 | 0 | — |
| 1938 | 0 | — |
| 1939 | 0 | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — |
| 1941 | 0 | — |
| 1942 | 0 | — |
| 1943 | 0 | — |
| 1944 | 0 | — |
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0.102 | — |
| 1947 | 0.122 | +19.6% |
| 1948 | 0.122 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.122 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.114 | -6.6% |
| 1951 | 0.114 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.114 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.114 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.114 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.114 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.114 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.113 | -0.9% |
| 1958 | 0.113 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.113 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.113 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.113 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.113 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.113 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.12 | +6.2% |
| 1965 | 0.12 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.12 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.12 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.121 | +0.8% |
| 1969 | 0.123 | +1.7% |
| 1970 | 0.123 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.123 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.123 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.122 | -0.8% |
| 1974 | 0.116 | -4.9% |
| 1975 | 0.116 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.116 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.115 | -0.9% |
| 1978 | 0.119 | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 0.119 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.119 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.123 | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 0.126 | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.126 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.128 | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 0.13 | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 0.13 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.13 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.13 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.206 | +58.5% |
| 1993 | 0.221 | +7.3% |
| 1994 | 0.221 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.221 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.221 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.222 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 0.244 | +9.9% |
| 1999 | 0.241 | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 0.239 | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 0.239 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.239 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.254 | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 0.255 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 0.209 | -18.0% |
| 2006 | 0.193 | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 0.193 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.184 | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 0.183 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 0.186 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 0.202 | +8.6% |
| 2012 | 0.208 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 0.193 | -7.2% |
| 2014 | 0.199 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 0.199 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.206 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 0.206 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.175 | -15.0% |
| 2019 | 0.171 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 0.166 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 0.179 | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 0.183 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 0.17 | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 0.167 | -1.8% |
| 2025 | 0.167 | +0.0% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 0.167 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.321, 52% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's 0.167 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.235, 71% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0468 | 0 | 0.122 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1137 | 0.113 | 0.114 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1176 | 0.113 | 0.123 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1192 | 0.115 | 0.123 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.126 | 0.119 | 0.13 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2057 | 0.13 | 0.244 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2188 | 0.183 | 0.255 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1945 | 0.171 | 0.208 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.172 | 0.166 | 0.183 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
More reference data data for Djibouti
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0052 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2231 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2286 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0003 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2286 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0175 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0092 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0016 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is free and fair elections index in Djibouti?
- Free and fair elections index in Djibouti was 0.167 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 0.255 in 2004.
- What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Djibouti rank for free and fair elections index?
- Djibouti ranks 138th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Free and Fair Elections Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which registration fraud, systematic irregularities, government intimidation of the opposition, vote buying, and election violence are absent, and the election management body is autonomous and has enough staff and resources.