Participatory Political Institutions Index in Kenya
Kenya: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.522 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Kenya, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, participatory political institutions index in Kenya stood at 0.522.
That represents a change of down 10.2% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Kenya peaked at 0.652 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.045, in 1900.
That places Kenya 93rd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.0486 | 0.045 | 0.063 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.063 | 0.063 | 0.063 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.063 | 0.063 | 0.063 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0635 | 0.063 | 0.064 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2282 | 0.064 | 0.326 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.3281 | 0.326 | 0.331 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.322 | 0.322 | 0.322 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.435 | 0.336 | 0.467 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4955 | 0.471 | 0.534 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6299 | 0.593 | 0.652 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5968 | 0.522 | 0.64 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More reference data data for Kenya
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.09 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7428 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.7503 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5834 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.22 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 267.82 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 Kenya?
- Participatory political institutions index in Kenya was 0.522 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 0.652 in 2014.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.045 in 1900.
- How does Kenya rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Kenya ranks 93rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.