Participatory Political Institutions Index in Mauritania
Mauritania: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.531 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Mauritania, 1904–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participatory political institutions index in Mauritania is 0.531, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 87.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Mauritania peaked at 0.535 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.045, in 1904.
Mauritania ranks 89th 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 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 6 |
| 1910s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.065 | 0.045 | 0.085 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.085 | 0.085 | 0.085 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1772 | 0.175 | 0.183 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1671 | 0.102 | 0.183 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1219 | 0.102 | 0.157 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2307 | 0.157 | 0.246 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2526 | 0.236 | 0.297 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.311 | 0.229 | 0.524 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5222 | 0.511 | 0.535 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
More reference data data for Mauritania
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.348 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.5281 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.47 °C (2026)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Democracy 3 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Free country 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 5 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Mauritania?
- Participatory political institutions index in Mauritania was 0.531 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 0.535 in 2024.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.045 in 1904.
- How does Mauritania rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Mauritania ranks 89th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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.