Participatory Political Institutions Index in Rwanda
Rwanda: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.391 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Rwanda, 1916–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, participatory political institutions index in Rwanda stood at 0.391.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and down 33.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Rwanda peaked at 0.591 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.094, in 1916.
Rwanda ranks 122nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0.094 | 0.094 | 0.094 | 4 |
| 1920s | 0.094 | 0.094 | 0.094 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.094 | 0.094 | 0.094 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.094 | 0.094 | 0.094 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.094 | 0.094 | 0.094 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2772 | 0.134 | 0.322 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2264 | 0.167 | 0.307 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.294 | 0.189 | 0.377 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5199 | 0.386 | 0.569 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5735 | 0.541 | 0.591 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.439 | 0.389 | 0.507 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Rwanda
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1214 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.9964 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.03 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9131 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3611 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 251.19 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Rwanda?
- Participatory political institutions index in Rwanda was 0.391 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 0.591 in 2015.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.094 in 1916.
- How does Rwanda rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Rwanda ranks 122nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.