Participatory Political Institutions Index in Cyprus
Cyprus: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.563 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Cyprus, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 0.563 for participatory political institutions index in 2025.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Cyprus peaked at 0.634 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.097, in 1925.
Cyprus ranks 66th of 176 countries on this measure, 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 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.1285 | 0.097 | 0.16 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.097 | 0.097 | 0.097 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1411 | 0.097 | 0.16 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.181 | 0.181 | 0.181 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2733 | 0.267 | 0.274 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.3229 | 0.274 | 0.363 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.452 | 0.39 | 0.545 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5746 | 0.571 | 0.575 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6113 | 0.601 | 0.634 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6105 | 0.599 | 0.616 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5743 | 0.561 | 0.59 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 63 Cote d'Ivoire 0.568 compare
- 64 North Macedonia 0.564 compare
- 64 South Africa 0.564 compare
- 66 East Timor 0.563 compare
- 66 Japan 0.563 compare
- 66 Philippines 0.563 compare
More reference data data for Cyprus
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.8809 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.3996 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2713 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.1512 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8299 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 119.37 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Cyprus?
- Participatory political institutions index in Cyprus was 0.563 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 0.634 in 2004.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.097 in 1925.
- How does Cyprus rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Cyprus ranks 66th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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.