What is liberal political institutions index in Cape Verde?

Liberal political institutions index in Cape Verde was 0.845 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest liberal political institutions index recorded in Cape Verde?

The highest recorded value was 0.909 in 2018.

What is the lowest liberal political institutions index recorded in Cape Verde?

The lowest recorded value was 0.128 in 1900.

How does Cape Verde rank for liberal political institutions index?

Cape Verde ranks 43rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is liberal political institutions index rising or falling in Cape Verde?

Over the last ten years it is down 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Cape Verde 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 Cape Verde

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

Cape Verde: Liberal Political Institutions Index was 0.845 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.845

Change on year

down 1.5%

World rank

43rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.909

in 2018

All-time low

0.128

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Liberal Political Institutions Index in Cape Verde, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for liberal political institutions index in Cape Verde is 0.845, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 6.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, liberal political institutions index in Cape Verde peaked at 0.909 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.128, in 1900.

That places Cape Verde 43rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 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
1900s	0.128	0.128	0.128	10
1910s	0.129	0.129	0.129	10
1920s	0.129	0.129	0.129	10
1930s	0.129	0.129	0.129	10
1940s	0.13	0.129	0.131	10
1950s	0.131	0.131	0.131	10
1960s	0.131	0.131	0.131	10
1970s	0.3691	0.132	0.569	10
1980s	0.6765	0.538	0.707	10
1990s	0.8784	0.714	0.9	10
2000s	0.9014	0.899	0.903	10
2010s	0.9022	0.895	0.909	10
2020s	0.8673	0.845	0.892	6

Countries ranked near Cape Verde

40 Israel 0.847 compare
41 Barbados 0.846 compare
41 Trinidad and Tobago 0.846 compare
44 Jamaica 0.837 compare
45 Poland 0.834 compare
46 Bulgaria 0.826 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2626 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is liberal political institutions index in Cape Verde?: Liberal political institutions index in Cape Verde was 0.845 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest liberal political institutions index recorded in Cape Verde?: The highest recorded value was 0.909 in 2018.
What is the lowest liberal political institutions index recorded in Cape Verde?: The lowest recorded value was 0.128 in 1900.
How does Cape Verde rank for liberal political institutions index?: Cape Verde ranks 43rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is liberal political institutions index rising or falling in Cape Verde?: Over the last ten years it is down 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cape Verde 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.