Participatory Political Institutions Index in Poland
Poland: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.622 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Poland, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, participatory political institutions index in Poland stood at 0.622.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Poland peaked at 0.683 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.041, in 1832.
That places Poland 34th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 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 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0.4215 | 0.254 | 0.519 | 6 |
| 1800s | 0.059 | 0.059 | 0.059 | 3 |
| 1810s | 0.0541 | 0.042 | 0.059 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.056 | 0.056 | 0.056 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.0492 | 0.041 | 0.101 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.041 | 0.041 | 0.041 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.0446 | 0.041 | 0.05 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.0526 | 0.05 | 0.057 | 8 |
| 1910s | 0.248 | 0.227 | 0.269 | 2 |
| 1920s | 0.2984 | 0.269 | 0.367 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.2293 | 0.212 | 0.236 | 9 |
| 1940s | 0.0983 | 0.047 | 0.158 | 6 |
| 1950s | 0.0591 | 0.057 | 0.064 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0619 | 0.061 | 0.07 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1284 | 0.076 | 0.241 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6345 | 0.605 | 0.681 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6783 | 0.671 | 0.683 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6353 | 0.597 | 0.679 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5838 | 0.55 | 0.622 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More reference data data for Poland
- Spring temperature anomalies 3.34 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.01 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -3.31 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.66 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.03 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 170.41 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Poland?
- Participatory political institutions index in Poland was 0.622 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 0.683 in 2002.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.041 in 1832.
- How does Poland rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Poland ranks 34th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.