Participatory Political Institutions Index in Botswana
Botswana: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.468 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Botswana, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, participatory political institutions index in Botswana stood at 0.468.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Botswana peaked at 0.622 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.062, in 1900.
That places Botswana 108th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.065 | 0.062 | 0.072 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0735 | 0.072 | 0.077 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2527 | 0.077 | 0.519 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.516 | 0.513 | 0.519 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5566 | 0.513 | 0.598 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5962 | 0.584 | 0.61 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.606 | 0.596 | 0.61 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5663 | 0.526 | 0.584 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5305 | 0.468 | 0.622 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Botswana?
- Participatory political institutions index in Botswana was 0.468 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 0.622 in 2021.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.062 in 1900.
- How does Botswana rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Botswana ranks 108th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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.