Which has higher free and fair elections, Somalia or Yemen?

Somalia, at 0 against 0 in Yemen as of 1991.

Where does this data come from?

V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Free and fair elections. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Somalia vs Yemen: Free and fair elections

Somalia

in 1991

Yemen

in 2015

Somalia rank

112th

Yemen rank

112th

Free and fair elections over time

Somalia
Yemen

How they compare

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

Somalia ranks 112th and Yemen ranks 112th of 172 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher free and fair elections, Somalia or Yemen?: Somalia, at 0 against 0 in Yemen as of 1991.
What is the difference in free and fair elections between Somalia and Yemen?: 0, with Somalia ahead.
How do Somalia and Yemen rank globally for free and fair elections?: Somalia ranks 112th and Yemen ranks 112th of 172 countries.
Where does this data come from?: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Free and fair elections. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator: Free and fair elections
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 172 places, 17,000 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of whether national elections were free and fair or not.