Uganda: Participatory democracy index

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 Uganda

Participatory democracy index

 Latest value 0.180
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2022
 Average 0.144
 Min - Max 0.021 - 0.252
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2022 is 0.18 index points, a decline from 0.183 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 0.322 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Uganda from 1960 to 2022 is 0.144 index points. The minimum value, 0.021 index points, was reached in 1973 while the maximum of 0.252 index points was recorded in 2006. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Uganda - Participatory democracy index - Recent values chart

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Uganda - Participatory democracy index - historical chart - 1960-2022




Definition: Measures the extent of citizen engagement and participation in public decision-making processes.

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 Presidential elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2022 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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