Participatory Political Institutions Index in Maldives
Maldives: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.489 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Maldives, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, participatory political institutions index in Maldives stood at 0.489.
The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and down 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Maldives peaked at 0.604 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.077, in 1900.
Maldives ranks 101st 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 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.077 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.077 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.077 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.077 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0869 | 0.077 | 0.11 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0954 | 0.077 | 0.142 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1031 | 0.077 | 0.109 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0892 | 0.082 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.182 | 0.165 | 0.198 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2611 | 0.211 | 0.351 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5155 | 0.416 | 0.604 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.485 | 0.48 | 0.489 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Maldives
More reference data data for Maldives
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Free country 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Democracy 6 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Consumer price index 150.41 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 5 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Maldives?
- Participatory political institutions index in Maldives was 0.489 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Maldives?
- The highest recorded value was 0.604 in 2011.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Maldives?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.077 in 1900.
- How does Maldives rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Maldives ranks 101st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Maldives?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Maldives 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.