Participatory Political Institutions Index in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.326 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.326
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
132nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.352
in 2018
All-time low
0.043
in 1936
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Guinea-Bissau, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau recorded 0.326 for participatory political institutions index in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 0.352 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.043, in 1936.
That places Guinea-Bissau 132nd 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.
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.051 | — |
| 1901 | 0.051 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.051 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.051 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.051 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.051 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.051 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.051 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.051 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.051 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.051 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.051 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.051 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.051 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.051 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.051 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.06 | +17.6% |
| 1917 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.043 | -28.3% |
| 1937 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.043 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.048 | +11.6% |
| 1961 | 0.048 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.048 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.048 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.048 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.048 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.048 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.048 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.048 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.048 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.048 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.048 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.081 | +68.8% |
| 1973 | 0.085 | +4.9% |
| 1974 | 0.191 | +124.7% |
| 1975 | 0.191 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.191 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.191 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.191 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.191 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.191 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.191 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.191 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.191 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.198 | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 0.198 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.198 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.198 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.198 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.198 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.234 | +18.2% |
| 1991 | 0.234 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.234 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.241 | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 0.25 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 0.273 | +9.2% |
| 1996 | 0.273 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.273 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.273 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.273 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.282 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 0.282 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.279 | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 0.279 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.306 | +9.7% |
| 2005 | 0.32 | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 0.32 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.32 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.32 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.333 | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 0.333 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.333 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.333 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.329 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 0.329 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.329 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.329 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.329 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.352 | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 0.351 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 0.351 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.351 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.342 | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 0.342 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.326 | -4.7% |
| 2025 | 0.326 | +0.0% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 0.326 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.344, 95% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 0.326 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.4895, 67% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.051 | 0.051 | 0.051 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0546 | 0.051 | 0.06 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0532 | 0.043 | 0.06 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.043 | 0.043 | 0.043 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.043 | 0.043 | 0.043 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.048 | 0.048 | 0.048 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1408 | 0.048 | 0.191 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1952 | 0.191 | 0.198 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2558 | 0.234 | 0.273 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3041 | 0.279 | 0.333 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3347 | 0.329 | 0.352 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3397 | 0.326 | 0.351 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 129 El Salvador 0.35 compare
- 130 Burkina Faso 0.344 compare
- 131 Chad 0.337 compare
- 132 Thailand 0.326 compare
- 134 Seychelles 0.32 compare
- 135 Ethiopia 0.318 compare
- 135 Vanuatu 0.318 compare
More reference data data for Guinea-Bissau
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0583 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3098 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.395 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0269 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.395 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1955 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2346 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1466 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Guinea-Bissau?
- Participatory political institutions index in Guinea-Bissau was 0.326 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 0.352 in 2018.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.043 in 1936.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 132nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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.