Respect for Counterarguments Score in Cote d'Ivoire

Cote d'Ivoire: Respect for Counterarguments Score was -0.204 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-0.204
Change on year
down 136.8%
World rank
125th
of 175 countries
All-time high
1.69
in 2012
All-time low
-3.44
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Respect for Counterarguments Score in Cote d'Ivoire, 1900–2025

-4-202190019622025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for respect for counterarguments score in Cote d'Ivoire is -0.204, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 136.8% on the previous year and down 119.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, respect for counterarguments score in Cote d'Ivoire peaked at 1.69 in 2012 and was at its lowest, -3.44, in 1900.

That places Cote d'Ivoire 125th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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
1900s -3.44 -3.44 -3.44 10
1910s -3.44 -3.44 -3.44 10
1920s -3.44 -3.44 -3.44 10
1930s -3.44 -3.44 -3.44 10
1940s -2.81 -3.44 -2.39 10
1950s -2.39 -2.39 -2.39 10
1960s -2.88 -2.88 -2.88 10
1970s -2.88 -2.88 -2.88 10
1980s -1.37 -2.88 -1.21 10
1990s 0.492 -0.36 1.06 10
2000s 1.48 1.36 1.64 10
2010s 1.43 1.06 1.69 10
2020s 0.942 -0.204 1.43 6

Countries ranked near Cote d'Ivoire

  1. 122 Cameroon -0.165 compare
  2. 123 New Zealand -0.181 compare
  3. 124 Cape Verde -0.193 compare
  4. 126 Egypt -0.205 compare
  5. 127 Slovakia -0.212 compare
  6. 128 Congo -0.213 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is respect for counterarguments score in Cote d'Ivoire?
Respect for counterarguments score in Cote d'Ivoire was -0.204 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest respect for counterarguments score recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
The highest recorded value was 1.69 in 2012.
What is the lowest respect for counterarguments score recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
The lowest recorded value was -3.44 in 1900.
How does Cote d'Ivoire rank for respect for counterarguments score?
Cote d'Ivoire ranks 125th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is respect for counterarguments score rising or falling in Cote d'Ivoire?
Over the last ten years it is down 119.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cote d'Ivoire 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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About this data

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.