Participatory Political Institutions Index in Pakistan
Pakistan: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.474 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Pakistan, 1839–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, participatory political institutions index in Pakistan stood at 0.474.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Pakistan peaked at 0.584 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.081, in 1960.
Pakistan ranks 105th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | 0.108 | 0.108 | 0.108 | 1 |
| 1840s | 0.108 | 0.108 | 0.108 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.108 | 0.108 | 0.108 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.108 | 0.108 | 0.108 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.1282 | 0.108 | 0.164 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.1649 | 0.164 | 0.166 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.165 | 0.165 | 0.165 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.147 | 0.147 | 0.147 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.147 | 0.147 | 0.147 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.159 | 0.159 | 0.159 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.218 | 0.159 | 0.277 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.2488 | 0.183 | 0.277 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1718 | 0.114 | 0.183 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1202 | 0.081 | 0.177 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2475 | 0.135 | 0.322 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2156 | 0.135 | 0.482 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4463 | 0.395 | 0.473 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4973 | 0.362 | 0.561 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5519 | 0.522 | 0.584 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5193 | 0.474 | 0.553 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Pakistan?
- Participatory political institutions index in Pakistan was 0.474 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.584 in 2011.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.081 in 1960.
- How does Pakistan rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Pakistan ranks 105th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.