Participatory political institutions index in Portugal
Portugal: Participatory political institutions index was 0.569 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory political institutions index in Portugal, 1789–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participatory political institutions index in Portugal is 0.569, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.5% on the previous year and down 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Portugal peaked at 0.682 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.029, in 1789.
Portugal ranks 61st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 0.029 | 0.029 | 0.029 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0.029 | 0.029 | 0.029 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0.029 | 0.029 | 0.029 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0.029 | 0.029 | 0.029 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.0484 | 0.034 | 0.052 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.2145 | 0.034 | 0.373 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.1868 | 0.107 | 0.373 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.1383 | 0.107 | 0.154 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.154 | 0.154 | 0.154 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.1739 | 0.154 | 0.353 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.2866 | 0.141 | 0.353 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.1539 | 0.141 | 0.184 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.2012 | 0.184 | 0.27 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.308 | 0.308 | 0.308 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.2111 | 0.132 | 0.308 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.1345 | 0.13 | 0.169 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1288 | 0.127 | 0.137 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.3539 | 0.129 | 0.592 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.578 | 0.562 | 0.602 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6114 | 0.602 | 0.649 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6607 | 0.647 | 0.677 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6603 | 0.635 | 0.682 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6072 | 0.569 | 0.632 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 58 Nigeria 0.575 compare
- 59 Montenegro 0.573 compare
- 60 Trinidad and Tobago 0.57 compare
- 61 Indonesia 0.569 compare
- 63 Cote d'Ivoire 0.568 compare
- 64 North Macedonia 0.564 compare
- 64 South Africa 0.564 compare
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Portugal?
- Participatory political institutions index in Portugal was 0.569 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 0.682 in 2010.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.029 in 1789.
- How does Portugal rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Portugal ranks 61st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Participatory political institutions index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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