Respect for Counterarguments Score in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan: Respect for Counterarguments Score was 0.231 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.231
Change on year
up 171.8%
World rank
102nd
of 175 countries
All-time high
1.01
in 1989
All-time low
-3.2
in 1935
Years of data
105
1921–2025

Respect for Counterarguments Score in Uzbekistan, 1921–2025

-3-2-101192119732025

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

Analysis

Uzbekistan recorded 0.231 for respect for counterarguments score in 2025.

That represents a change of up 171.8% on the previous year and up 108.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, respect for counterarguments score in Uzbekistan peaked at 1.01 in 1989 and was at its lowest, -3.2, in 1935.

Uzbekistan ranks 102nd 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 -1.85 -2.04 -1.79 9
1930s -2.82 -3.2 -2.04 10
1940s -3.2 -3.2 -3.2 10
1950s -2.32 -3.2 -1.61 10
1960s -1.79 -2.25 -1.61 10
1970s -2.25 -2.25 -2.25 10
1980s -1.08 -2.25 1.01 10
1990s -1.18 -1.35 -0.989 10
2000s -2.29 -2.96 -1.83 10
2010s -1.66 -2.87 0.279 10
2020s 0.1528 0.026 0.245 6

Countries ranked near Uzbekistan

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  4. 103 Trinidad and Tobago 0.229 compare
  5. 104 Ecuador 0.154 compare
  6. 105 Argentina 0.151 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is respect for counterarguments score in Uzbekistan?
Respect for counterarguments score in Uzbekistan was 0.231 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest respect for counterarguments score recorded in Uzbekistan?
The highest recorded value was 1.01 in 1989.
What is the lowest respect for counterarguments score recorded in Uzbekistan?
The lowest recorded value was -3.2 in 1935.
How does Uzbekistan rank for respect for counterarguments score?
Uzbekistan ranks 102nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is respect for counterarguments score rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 108.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uzbekistan 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.