Participatory Political Institutions Index in Romania
Romania: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.647 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Romania, 1860–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, participatory political institutions index in Romania stood at 0.647.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Romania peaked at 0.727 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.095, in 1966.
That places Romania 16th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860s | 0.2442 | 0.125 | 0.282 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.282 | 0.282 | 0.282 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.282 | 0.282 | 0.282 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.282 | 0.282 | 0.282 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.273 | 0.273 | 0.273 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.273 | 0.273 | 0.273 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.273 | 0.273 | 0.273 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.267 | 0.207 | 0.277 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.2473 | 0.149 | 0.321 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.105 | 0.105 | 0.105 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0985 | 0.095 | 0.112 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1112 | 0.111 | 0.112 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.135 | 0.111 | 0.171 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5498 | 0.437 | 0.581 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6089 | 0.564 | 0.651 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6515 | 0.591 | 0.71 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6748 | 0.623 | 0.727 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More reference data data for Romania
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.95 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.39 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.0635 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.73 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.72 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 189.99 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 Romania?
- Participatory political institutions index in Romania was 0.647 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 0.727 in 2021.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.095 in 1966.
- How does Romania rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Romania ranks 16th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.