Participatory Political Institutions Index in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.538 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Cape Verde, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, participatory political institutions index in Cape Verde stood at 0.538. That is the highest value across all 126 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Cape Verde peaked at 0.538 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.047, in 1932.
That places Cape Verde 86th 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 | 0.059 | 0.059 | 0.059 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.059 | 0.059 | 0.059 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.059 | 0.059 | 0.059 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0508 | 0.047 | 0.059 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.053 | 0.053 | 0.053 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.067 | 0.058 | 0.068 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.068 | 0.068 | 0.068 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1307 | 0.068 | 0.2 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4594 | 0.2 | 0.505 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.505 | 0.505 | 0.505 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5113 | 0.5 | 0.533 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5313 | 0.528 | 0.538 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Cape Verde
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.3107 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.56 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.1352 °C (2026)
- Free country 2 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 1 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2626 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.375 °C (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Cape Verde?
- Participatory political institutions index in Cape Verde was 0.538 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 0.538 in 2025.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.047 in 1932.
- How does Cape Verde rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Cape Verde ranks 86th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde 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.