PDIværdi

PDIværdi, also known as the Political Democracy Index, is a measure of the level of political democracy in a country. It is developed by the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute, a research project based at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. The index is part of a broader set of indicators that assess different dimensions of democracy, including electoral democracy, liberal democracy, and participatory democracy.

The PDIværdi is calculated using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data, including information on electoral systems, civil liberties, political rights, and public opinion. The index ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating a greater level of political democracy. A score of 10 would represent a fully democratic country, while a score of 0 would indicate a country with no democratic features.

The PDIværdi is used by researchers, policymakers, and international organizations to compare the level of political democracy across countries and to track changes over time. It is also used to identify countries that may be at risk of democratic backsliding or that may need support to strengthen their democratic institutions.

The PDIværdi is updated annually, and the latest version of the index is based on data from 2020. The index is available for download on the V-Dem Institute's website, along with detailed methodology and documentation. The PDIværdi is widely recognized as a reliable and comprehensive measure of political democracy, and it is used by researchers and policymakers around the world.