Which has higher chief executive of the government is elected, Vatican or Yemen?

Vatican, at 0 against 0 in Yemen as of 1869.

Where does this data come from?

Lexical Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Chief executive of the government is elected. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Vatican vs Yemen: Chief executive of the government is elected

Vatican

in 1869

Yemen

in 2025

Vatican rank

165th

Yemen rank

165th

Chief executive of the government is elected over time

Vatican
Yemen

How they compare

Vatican currently reports 0 against 0 in Yemen, a difference of 0.

Vatican ranks 165th and Yemen ranks 165th of 197 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher chief executive of the government is elected, Vatican or Yemen?: Vatican, at 0 against 0 in Yemen as of 1869.
What is the difference in chief executive of the government is elected between Vatican and Yemen?: 0, with Vatican ahead.
How do Vatican and Yemen rank globally for chief executive of the government is elected?: Vatican ranks 165th and Yemen ranks 165th of 197 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Lexical Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Chief executive of the government is elected. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator: Chief executive of the government is elected
Source: Lexical Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 198 places, 32,485 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The variable indicates whether some citizens directly or indirectly elect the chief executive. It considers political system which do not govern themselves — such as due to external interventions, occupations, or colonization — as not holding executive elections.