Participatory Political Institutions Index in Bahrain
Bahrain: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.157 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Bahrain, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, participatory political institutions index in Bahrain stood at 0.157.
That represents a change of up 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Bahrain peaked at 0.285 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.011, in 1900.
Bahrain ranks 156th of 176 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.011 | 0.011 | 0.011 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0198 | 0.011 | 0.069 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.0498 | 0.021 | 0.069 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.028 | 0.028 | 0.028 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.028 | 0.028 | 0.028 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0334 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0348 | 0.034 | 0.042 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0482 | 0.034 | 0.07 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.036 | 0.036 | 0.036 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0368 | 0.036 | 0.044 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2458 | 0.044 | 0.285 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1441 | 0.114 | 0.265 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1447 | 0.12 | 0.157 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Bahrain
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.729 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4928 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2403 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6871 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.24 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 120.52 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Bahrain?
- Participatory political institutions index in Bahrain was 0.157 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 0.285 in 2005.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.011 in 1900.
- How does Bahrain rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Bahrain ranks 156th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Participatory Political Institutions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which citizens can engage in regional and local government, civil society organizations, and direct democracy.