Participatory Political Institutions Index in Uruguay
Uruguay: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.815 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Uruguay, 1825–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participatory political institutions index in Uruguay is 0.815, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Uruguay peaked at 0.845 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.044, in 1825.
That places Uruguay 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 0.052 | 0.044 | 0.064 | 5 |
| 1830s | 0.081 | 0.072 | 0.082 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.101 | 0.101 | 0.101 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.127 | 0.127 | 0.127 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.16 | 0.127 | 0.178 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.1752 | 0.135 | 0.21 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.199 | 0.193 | 0.205 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.2094 | 0.205 | 0.216 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.2922 | 0.216 | 0.541 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.541 | 0.541 | 0.541 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.5332 | 0.474 | 0.686 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.7143 | 0.688 | 0.731 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.7277 | 0.714 | 0.736 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.7207 | 0.697 | 0.733 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.4157 | 0.261 | 0.723 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5071 | 0.309 | 0.801 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8186 | 0.79 | 0.845 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8166 | 0.798 | 0.833 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8091 | 0.785 | 0.831 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7853 | 0.763 | 0.815 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Uruguay
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.4369 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -1.57 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.8785 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.1951 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.51 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 304.15 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 Uruguay?
- Participatory political institutions index in Uruguay was 0.815 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 0.845 in 1996.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.044 in 1825.
- How does Uruguay rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Uruguay ranks 2nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.