Participatory Political Institutions Index in Mali
Mali: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.538 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Mali, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, participatory political institutions index in Mali stood at 0.538.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Mali peaked at 0.662 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.167, in 1900.
Mali ranks 86th 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 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1704 | 0.167 | 0.174 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.2191 | 0.179 | 0.329 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2905 | 0.266 | 0.297 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2873 | 0.284 | 0.317 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2894 | 0.284 | 0.29 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5882 | 0.29 | 0.662 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.628 | 0.61 | 0.646 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.554 | 0.524 | 0.606 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5183 | 0.485 | 0.566 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 83 India 0.542 compare
- 84 Hungary 0.539 compare
- 84 Togo 0.539 compare
- 86 Cape Verde 0.538 compare
- 88 Mozambique 0.532 compare
- 89 Mauritania 0.531 compare
More reference data data for Mali
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.636 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.9068 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.26 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Consumer price index 135.34 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.268 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.234 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Annual precipitation 240.65 millimeters (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Mali?
- Participatory political institutions index in Mali was 0.538 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 0.662 in 1996.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.167 in 1900.
- How does Mali rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Mali ranks 86th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali 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.