Participatory Political Institutions Index in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.318 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Vanuatu, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participatory political institutions index in Vanuatu is 0.318, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 44.1% on the previous year and down 39.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Vanuatu peaked at 0.569 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.102, in 1906.
That places Vanuatu 135th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 | 0.1566 | 0.102 | 0.193 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.102 | 0.102 | 0.102 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.102 | 0.102 | 0.102 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.1103 | 0.102 | 0.185 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.107 | 0.107 | 0.107 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1104 | 0.107 | 0.141 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1426 | 0.141 | 0.157 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1545 | 0.145 | 0.164 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3839 | 0.374 | 0.385 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4898 | 0.368 | 0.542 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.515 | 0.515 | 0.515 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5252 | 0.521 | 0.527 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5005 | 0.318 | 0.569 | 6 |
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- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3744 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7024 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.4368 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Vanuatu?
- Participatory political institutions index in Vanuatu was 0.318 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 0.569 in 2024.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.102 in 1906.
- How does Vanuatu rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Vanuatu ranks 135th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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.