Respect for Counterarguments Score in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Respect for Counterarguments Score was 1.65 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Respect for Counterarguments Score in Dominican Republic, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, respect for counterarguments score in Dominican Republic stood at 1.65.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 218.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, respect for counterarguments score in Dominican Republic peaked at 2.08 in 2021 and was at its lowest, -2.86, in 1930.
That places Dominican Republic 16th out of 175 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -1.84 | -1.84 | -1.84 | 10 |
| 1910s | -1.84 | -1.84 | -1.84 | 10 |
| 1920s | -1.84 | -1.84 | -1.84 | 10 |
| 1930s | -2.86 | -2.86 | -2.86 | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.86 | -2.86 | -2.86 | 10 |
| 1950s | -2.86 | -2.86 | -2.86 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.32 | -2.86 | 1.24 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.3511 | -0.461 | -0.09 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.104 | -0.104 | -0.104 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1146 | -0.104 | 0.645 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.645 | 0.645 | 0.645 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4903 | -0.101 | 0.779 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.74 | 1.34 | 2.08 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Dominican Republic
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2951 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.04 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.9243 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.8646 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.7309 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 181.65 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 respect for counterarguments score in Dominican Republic?
- Respect for counterarguments score in Dominican Republic was 1.65 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest respect for counterarguments score recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 2.08 in 2021.
- What is the lowest respect for counterarguments score recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.86 in 1930.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for respect for counterarguments score?
- Dominican Republic ranks 16th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is respect for counterarguments score rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 218.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican 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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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which political elites acknowledge and respect counterarguments when considering important policy changes.