Participatory Political Institutions Index in Ecuador
Ecuador: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.738 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Ecuador, 1830–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participatory political institutions index in Ecuador is 0.738, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and up 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Ecuador peaked at 0.747 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.049, in 1858.
Ecuador ranks 5th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.0658 | 0.049 | 0.07 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.061 | 0.061 | 0.061 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.0988 | 0.076 | 0.133 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.1564 | 0.133 | 0.164 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.3047 | 0.248 | 0.372 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.378 | 0.378 | 0.378 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.3672 | 0.351 | 0.378 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.3565 | 0.351 | 0.362 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.362 | 0.362 | 0.362 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.3728 | 0.362 | 0.39 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.396 | 0.396 | 0.396 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.386 | 0.366 | 0.43 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.437 | 0.415 | 0.515 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5602 | 0.524 | 0.604 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6134 | 0.589 | 0.647 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6581 | 0.636 | 0.712 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6375 | 0.617 | 0.653 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6953 | 0.635 | 0.747 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More reference data data for Ecuador
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.07 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.55 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3544 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6442 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8108 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 133.99 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 Ecuador?
- Participatory political institutions index in Ecuador was 0.738 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 0.747 in 2024.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.049 in 1858.
- How does Ecuador rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Ecuador ranks 5th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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.