Participatory Political Institutions Index in Paraguay
Paraguay: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.515 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Paraguay, 1811–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, participatory political institutions index in Paraguay stood at 0.515.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Paraguay peaked at 0.616 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.014, in 1814.
Paraguay ranks 96th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1810s | 0.0193 | 0.014 | 0.03 | 9 |
| 1820s | 0.014 | 0.014 | 0.014 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.014 | 0.014 | 0.014 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.0201 | 0.014 | 0.031 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.014 | 0.014 | 0.014 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.022 | 0.022 | 0.022 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.0688 | 0.022 | 0.074 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.1616 | 0.12 | 0.172 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.172 | 0.172 | 0.172 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.1712 | 0.169 | 0.172 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.1773 | 0.171 | 0.18 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.1772 | 0.176 | 0.18 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.1794 | 0.176 | 0.21 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.2112 | 0.174 | 0.249 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.169 | 0.163 | 0.174 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1653 | 0.163 | 0.168 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1673 | 0.167 | 0.168 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1686 | 0.167 | 0.183 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5038 | 0.324 | 0.533 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5569 | 0.537 | 0.593 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5736 | 0.555 | 0.616 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.531 | 0.515 | 0.545 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Paraguay
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3166 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6344 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5539 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 29.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.45 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Paraguay?
- Participatory political institutions index in Paraguay was 0.515 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 0.616 in 2011.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.014 in 1814.
- How does Paraguay rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Paraguay ranks 96th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.