What is liberal political institutions index in Azerbaijan?

Liberal political institutions index in Azerbaijan was 0.132 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest liberal political institutions index recorded in Azerbaijan?

The highest recorded value was 0.436 in 1992.

What is the lowest liberal political institutions index recorded in Azerbaijan?

The lowest recorded value was 0.03 in 1936.

How does Azerbaijan rank for liberal political institutions index?

Azerbaijan ranks 161st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is liberal political institutions index rising or falling in Azerbaijan?

Over the last ten years it is down 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Liberal Political Institutions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Liberal Political Institutions Index in Azerbaijan

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

Azerbaijan: Liberal Political Institutions Index was 0.132 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.132

Change on year

down 0.8%

World rank

161st

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.436

in 1992

All-time low

0.03

in 1936

Years of data

213

1813–2025

Liberal Political Institutions Index in Azerbaijan, 1813–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for liberal political institutions index in Azerbaijan is 0.132, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 15.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, liberal political institutions index in Azerbaijan peaked at 0.436 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.03, in 1936.

That places Azerbaijan 161st 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1810s	0.056	0.056	0.056	7
1820s	0.0544	0.054	0.056	10
1830s	0.0564	0.054	0.059	10
1840s	0.0574	0.056	0.063	10
1850s	0.083	0.063	0.103	10
1860s	0.2468	0.102	0.358	10
1870s	0.3386	0.215	0.375	10
1880s	0.1577	0.148	0.215	10
1890s	0.167	0.154	0.178	10
1900s	0.1748	0.133	0.25	10
1910s	0.2051	0.052	0.253	10
1920s	0.0414	0.035	0.05	10
1930s	0.0315	0.03	0.034	10
1940s	0.0312	0.03	0.032	10
1950s	0.0472	0.03	0.063	10
1960s	0.0637	0.062	0.066	10
1970s	0.0649	0.064	0.066	10
1980s	0.0965	0.076	0.168	10
1990s	0.2342	0.176	0.436	10
2000s	0.1694	0.163	0.175	10
2010s	0.1558	0.138	0.164	10
2020s	0.1503	0.132	0.165	6

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Spring temperature anomalies 0.5085 °C (2026)
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Winter temperature anomalies 1.52 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is liberal political institutions index in Azerbaijan?: Liberal political institutions index in Azerbaijan was 0.132 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest liberal political institutions index recorded in Azerbaijan?: The highest recorded value was 0.436 in 1992.
What is the lowest liberal political institutions index recorded in Azerbaijan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.03 in 1936.
How does Azerbaijan rank for liberal political institutions index?: Azerbaijan ranks 161st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is liberal political institutions index rising or falling in Azerbaijan?: Over the last ten years it is down 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Liberal Political Institutions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Liberal Political Institutions Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 29,207 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent of individual and minority rights, equality before the law, and executive constraints.