Participatory Political Institutions Index in Seychelles
Seychelles: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.32 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Seychelles, 1903–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participatory political institutions index in Seychelles is 0.32, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 123 years on record.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Seychelles peaked at 0.32 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.062, in 1903.
Seychelles ranks 134th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 7 |
| 1910s | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0736 | 0.062 | 0.12 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1598 | 0.136 | 0.173 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1512 | 0.086 | 0.185 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0908 | 0.09 | 0.098 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.209 | 0.098 | 0.267 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2598 | 0.255 | 0.261 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2797 | 0.261 | 0.315 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3068 | 0.297 | 0.32 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
More reference data data for Seychelles
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0597 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.0283 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.4096 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.3814 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.4806 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 147.52 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 Seychelles?
- Participatory political institutions index in Seychelles was 0.32 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 0.32 in 2025.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.062 in 1903.
- How does Seychelles rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Seychelles ranks 134th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles 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.