Respect for Counterarguments Score in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Respect for Counterarguments Score was -0.235 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-0.235
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
131st
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.71
in 1992
All-time low
-3.15
in 1920
Years of data
106
1920–2025

Respect for Counterarguments Score in Central African Republic, 1920–2025

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Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for respect for counterarguments score in Central African Republic is -0.235, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 358.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, respect for counterarguments score in Central African Republic peaked at 0.71 in 1992 and was at its lowest, -3.15, in 1920.

Central African Republic ranks 131st of 175 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1920s -3.15 -3.15 -3.15 10
1930s -3.15 -3.15 -3.15 10
1940s -2.21 -3.15 -1.27 10
1950s -0.9911 -1.07 -0.807 10
1960s -1.63 -2.71 -1.03 10
1970s -2.8 -3.14 -2.46 10
1980s -1.08 -1.2 -0.59 10
1990s 0.2395 -0.708 0.71 10
2000s 0.1334 -0.073 0.443 10
2010s -0.1544 -0.913 0.321 10
2020s -0.3043 -0.454 -0.224 6

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 128 Congo -0.213 compare
  2. 129 Iran -0.221 compare
  3. 130 Hungary -0.233 compare
  4. 132 India -0.283 compare
  5. 133 Zimbabwe -0.299 compare
  6. 134 Guinea -0.305 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is respect for counterarguments score in Central African Republic?
Respect for counterarguments score in Central African Republic was -0.235 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest respect for counterarguments score recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 0.71 in 1992.
What is the lowest respect for counterarguments score recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -3.15 in 1920.
How does Central African Republic rank for respect for counterarguments score?
Central African Republic ranks 131st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is respect for counterarguments score rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 358.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Respect for Counterarguments Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Respect for Counterarguments Score
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which political elites acknowledge and respect counterarguments when considering important policy changes.