Participatory Political Institutions Index in Bolivia
Bolivia: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.644 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Bolivia, 1825–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participatory political institutions index in Bolivia is 0.644, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and down 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Bolivia peaked at 0.81 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.023, in 1864.
Bolivia ranks 21st of 176 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 0.0424 | 0.037 | 0.052 | 5 |
| 1830s | 0.0524 | 0.052 | 0.056 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.0688 | 0.052 | 0.136 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.0978 | 0.031 | 0.136 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.0314 | 0.023 | 0.053 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.0438 | 0.036 | 0.106 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.106 | 0.106 | 0.106 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.106 | 0.106 | 0.106 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.106 | 0.106 | 0.106 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.106 | 0.106 | 0.106 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.1156 | 0.106 | 0.13 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.1396 | 0.102 | 0.17 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1417 | 0.09 | 0.184 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1838 | 0.09 | 0.216 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1639 | 0.124 | 0.206 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1172 | 0.11 | 0.147 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2843 | 0.124 | 0.407 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.476 | 0.418 | 0.514 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6523 | 0.532 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7501 | 0.676 | 0.81 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6497 | 0.629 | 0.67 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Bolivia
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5735 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.2559 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.4786 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.54 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.1506 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 197.72 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 Bolivia?
- Participatory political institutions index in Bolivia was 0.644 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.81 in 2010.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.023 in 1864.
- How does Bolivia rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Bolivia ranks 21st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia 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.