Participatory Political Institutions Index in Bhutan
Bhutan: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.552 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Bhutan, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, participatory political institutions index in Bhutan stood at 0.552.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Bhutan peaked at 0.585 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.067, in 1900.
Bhutan ranks 78th of 176 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.067 | 0.067 | 0.067 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.067 | 0.067 | 0.067 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.067 | 0.067 | 0.067 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.067 | 0.067 | 0.067 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.067 | 0.067 | 0.067 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.071 | 0.071 | 0.071 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0735 | 0.069 | 0.08 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.078 | 0.078 | 0.078 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1826 | 0.091 | 0.195 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3759 | 0.197 | 0.402 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4844 | 0.454 | 0.536 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5616 | 0.54 | 0.571 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.567 | 0.552 | 0.585 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 76 Sao Tome and Principe 0.554 compare
- 77 Solomon Islands 0.553 compare
- 79 Zimbabwe 0.55 compare
- 80 Serbia 0.549 compare
- 80 Ukraine 0.549 compare
More reference data data for Bhutan
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.97 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.6061 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.67 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.49 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.34 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 225.79 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Bhutan?
- Participatory political institutions index in Bhutan was 0.552 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.585 in 2021.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.067 in 1900.
- How does Bhutan rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Bhutan ranks 78th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan 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.