Participatory Political Institutions Index in Cambodia
Cambodia: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.152 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Cambodia, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participatory political institutions index in Cambodia is 0.152, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 37.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Cambodia peaked at 0.258 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.066, in 1900.
Cambodia ranks 158th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.066 | 0.066 | 0.066 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.066 | 0.066 | 0.066 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.0682 | 0.066 | 0.069 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.069 | 0.069 | 0.069 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0725 | 0.069 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1642 | 0.067 | 0.247 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2186 | 0.202 | 0.247 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1444 | 0.093 | 0.223 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1215 | 0.121 | 0.126 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1977 | 0.118 | 0.232 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2432 | 0.232 | 0.251 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2324 | 0.186 | 0.258 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1688 | 0.152 | 0.204 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
More reference data data for Cambodia
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.9428 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -1.33 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.6291 °C (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.0108 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3573 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Consumer price index 153.02 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Annual precipitation 1,898 millimeters (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Cambodia?
- Participatory political institutions index in Cambodia was 0.152 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.258 in 2013.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.066 in 1900.
- How does Cambodia rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Cambodia ranks 158th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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.