Participatory political institutions index in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Participatory political institutions index was 0.344 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.344
Change on year
down 11.1%
World rank
130th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.53
in 2017
All-time low
0.073
in 1919
Years of data
92
1919–2025

Participatory political institutions index in Burkina Faso, 1919–2025

0.10.20.30.40.5191919722025

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, participatory political institutions index in Burkina Faso stood at 0.344.

That represents a change of down 11.1% on the previous year and down 30.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Burkina Faso peaked at 0.53 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.073, in 1919.

That places Burkina Faso 130th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1910s 0.073 0.073 0.073 1
1920s 0.0775 0.073 0.078 10
1930s 0.078 0.078 0.078 2
1940s 0.084 0.084 0.084 3
1950s 0.1046 0.084 0.134 10
1960s 0.1805 0.131 0.222 10
1970s 0.2348 0.16 0.279 10
1980s 0.2615 0.235 0.299 10
1990s 0.3542 0.275 0.415 10
2000s 0.4552 0.411 0.51 10
2010s 0.5159 0.497 0.53 10
2020s 0.4343 0.344 0.527 6

Countries ranked near Burkina Faso

  1. 127 Eswatini 0.371 compare
  2. 128 Guinea 0.362 compare
  3. 129 El Salvador 0.35 compare
  4. 131 Chad 0.337 compare
  5. 132 Guinea-Bissau 0.326 compare
  6. 132 Thailand 0.326 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is participatory political institutions index in Burkina Faso?
Participatory political institutions index in Burkina Faso was 0.344 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Burkina Faso?
The highest recorded value was 0.53 in 2017.
What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Burkina Faso?
The lowest recorded value was 0.073 in 1919.
How does Burkina Faso rank for participatory political institutions index?
Burkina Faso ranks 130th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
Over the last ten years it is down 30.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Participatory political institutions index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Participatory political institutions index
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 29,844 data points, 1789–2025
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