Participatory Political Institutions Index in Myanmar
Myanmar: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.139 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Myanmar, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, participatory political institutions index in Myanmar stood at 0.139.
That represents a change of down 12.6% on the previous year and down 69.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Myanmar peaked at 0.52 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.081, in 1886.
Myanmar ranks 162nd of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 0.126 | 0.126 | 0.126 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.0924 | 0.081 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.081 | 0.081 | 0.081 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.0898 | 0.089 | 0.09 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.1012 | 0.09 | 0.104 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.104 | 0.104 | 0.104 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.215 | 0.123 | 0.461 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.4368 | 0.34 | 0.461 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1958 | 0.135 | 0.453 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1729 | 0.135 | 0.195 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1674 | 0.155 | 0.183 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1432 | 0.141 | 0.152 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1456 | 0.141 | 0.164 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4298 | 0.274 | 0.512 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2352 | 0.139 | 0.52 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 160 North Korea 0.15 compare
- 161 Belarus 0.142 compare
- 163 Singapore 0.138 compare
- 164 South Sudan 0.136 compare
- 165 Cuba 0.134 compare
More reference data data for Myanmar
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0963 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.0987 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.4249 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5675 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2735 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 168.18 2010 = 100 (2019)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Myanmar?
- Participatory political institutions index in Myanmar was 0.139 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 0.52 in 2020.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.081 in 1886.
- How does Myanmar rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Myanmar ranks 162nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.