What is liberal political institutions index in Moldova?

Liberal political institutions index in Moldova was 0.793 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.852 in 2023.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.03 in 1940.

How does Moldova rank for liberal political institutions index?

Moldova ranks 53rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is liberal political institutions index rising or falling in Moldova?

Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Moldova 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 Moldova

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

Moldova: Liberal Political Institutions Index was 0.793 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.793

Change on year

down 0.1%

World rank

53rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.852

in 2023

All-time low

0.03

in 1940

Years of data

217

1789–2025

Liberal Political Institutions Index in Moldova, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, liberal political institutions index in Moldova stood at 0.793.

That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 3.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, liberal political institutions index in Moldova peaked at 0.852 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.03, in 1940.

That places Moldova 53rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, 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	0.053	0.053	0.053	1
1790s	0.0532	0.053	0.054	10
1800s	0.0558	0.054	0.056	10
1810s	0.056	0.056	0.056	10
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
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	0.6712	0.63	0.747	10
2000s	0.7076	0.627	0.728	10
2010s	0.7982	0.725	0.841	10
2020s	0.8135	0.78	0.852	6

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Summer temperature anomalies 0.5598 °C (2026)
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Winter temperature anomalies 2.74 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is liberal political institutions index in Moldova?: Liberal political institutions index in Moldova was 0.793 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest liberal political institutions index recorded in Moldova?: The highest recorded value was 0.852 in 2023.
What is the lowest liberal political institutions index recorded in Moldova?: The lowest recorded value was 0.03 in 1940.
How does Moldova rank for liberal political institutions index?: Moldova ranks 53rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is liberal political institutions index rising or falling in Moldova?: Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Moldova 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.