Participatory political institutions index in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Participatory political institutions index was 0.289 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.289
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
142nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.358
in 2008
All-time low
0.019
in 1920
Years of data
106
1920–2025

Participatory political institutions index in Central African Republic, 1920–2025

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for participatory political institutions index in Central African Republic is 0.289, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Central African Republic peaked at 0.358 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.019, in 1920.

That places Central African Republic 142nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1920s 0.019 0.019 0.019 10
1930s 0.0225 0.019 0.026 10
1940s 0.0383 0.026 0.056 10
1950s 0.0884 0.083 0.121 10
1960s 0.0992 0.064 0.12 10
1970s 0.0965 0.086 0.101 10
1980s 0.1789 0.137 0.232 10
1990s 0.2939 0.246 0.33 10
2000s 0.3208 0.29 0.358 10
2010s 0.3049 0.251 0.345 10
2020s 0.2827 0.258 0.294 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is participatory political institutions index in Central African Republic?
Participatory political institutions index in Central African Republic was 0.289 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 0.358 in 2008.
What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 0.019 in 1920.
How does Central African Republic rank for participatory political institutions index?
Central African Republic ranks 142nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic 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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