Respect for Counterarguments Score in Rwanda

Rwanda: Respect for Counterarguments Score was 0.76 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.76
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
68th
of 175 countries
All-time high
1.48
in 1992
All-time low
-2.65
in 1916
Years of data
110
1916–2025

Respect for Counterarguments Score in Rwanda, 1916–2025

-3-2-101191619702025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for respect for counterarguments score in Rwanda is 0.76, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 251.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, respect for counterarguments score in Rwanda peaked at 1.48 in 1992 and was at its lowest, -2.65, in 1916.

That places Rwanda 68th 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
1910s -2.65 -2.65 -2.65 4
1920s -2.65 -2.65 -2.65 10
1930s -2.65 -2.65 -2.65 10
1940s -2.65 -2.65 -2.65 10
1950s -2.65 -2.65 -2.65 10
1960s -0.4058 -0.626 -0.343 10
1970s -1.21 -1.36 -0.991 10
1980s -1.36 -1.36 -1.36 10
1990s 0.3389 -1.36 1.48 10
2000s 0.216 0.216 0.216 10
2010s 0.4056 0.216 0.76 10
2020s 0.76 0.76 0.76 6

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 65 Singapore 0.788 compare
  2. 66 Peru 0.773 compare
  3. 67 Croatia 0.761 compare
  4. 69 Indonesia 0.717 compare
  5. 70 Suriname 0.715 compare
  6. 71 Spain 0.699 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is respect for counterarguments score in Rwanda?
Respect for counterarguments score in Rwanda was 0.76 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest respect for counterarguments score recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 1.48 in 1992.
What is the lowest respect for counterarguments score recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was -2.65 in 1916.
How does Rwanda rank for respect for counterarguments score?
Rwanda ranks 68th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is respect for counterarguments score rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is up 251.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda 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.