What is clientelism index in Albania?

Clientelism index in Albania was 0.769 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Albania?

The highest recorded value was 0.92 in 1915.

What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Albania?

The lowest recorded value was 0.15 in 1979.

How does Albania rank for clientelism index?

Albania ranks 25th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is clientelism index rising or falling in Albania?

Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Albania data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Clientelism Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Clientelism Index in Albania

Name: Clientelism Index in Albania
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Albania: Clientelism Index was 0.769 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.769

Change on year

up 4.8%

World rank

25th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.92

in 1915

All-time low

0.15

in 1979

Years of data

114

1912–2025

Clientelism Index in Albania, 1912–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, clientelism index in Albania stood at 0.769.

The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 3.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, clientelism index in Albania peaked at 0.92 in 1915 and was at its lowest, 0.15, in 1979.

That places Albania 25th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1910s	0.7731	0.629	0.92	8
1920s	0.6648	0.606	0.703	10
1930s	0.6329	0.42	0.771	10
1940s	0.4044	0.156	0.618	10
1950s	0.1658	0.156	0.179	10
1960s	0.1559	0.154	0.159	10
1970s	0.1549	0.15	0.156	10
1980s	0.173	0.15	0.194	10
1990s	0.5768	0.192	0.695	10
2000s	0.6308	0.601	0.656	10
2010s	0.7001	0.63	0.744	10
2020s	0.7375	0.727	0.769	6

Countries ranked near Albania

22 Equatorial Guinea 0.794 compare
23 Algeria 0.784 compare
24 Honduras 0.771 compare
26 Cambodia 0.762 compare
27 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.761 compare
28 Serbia 0.756 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Summer temperature anomalies 2.22 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 1.83 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 1.62 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.81 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 144.1 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is clientelism index in Albania?: Clientelism index in Albania was 0.769 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Albania?: The highest recorded value was 0.92 in 1915.
What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Albania?: The lowest recorded value was 0.15 in 1979.
How does Albania rank for clientelism index?: Albania ranks 25th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is clientelism index rising or falling in Albania?: Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Albania data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Clientelism Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Clientelism Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 24,366 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Composite index measuring the extent to which politics hinge on clientelistic exchanges of targeted goods, jobs, or cash for electoral support; higher values denote more pervasive clientelism.