What is clientelism index in Canada?

Clientelism index in Canada was 0.058 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Canada?

The highest recorded value was 0.564 in 1845.

What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Canada?

The lowest recorded value was 0.053 in 2016.

How does Canada rank for clientelism index?

Canada ranks 168th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is clientelism index rising or falling in Canada?

Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Canada 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 Canada

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

Canada: Clientelism Index was 0.058 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.058

Change on year

down 3.3%

World rank

168th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.564

in 1845

All-time low

0.053

in 2016

Years of data

185

1841–2025

Clientelism Index in Canada, 1841–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for clientelism index in Canada is 0.058, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.3% on the previous year and down 3.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, clientelism index in Canada peaked at 0.564 in 1845 and was at its lowest, 0.053, in 2016.

That places Canada 168th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom 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
1840s	0.5441	0.509	0.564	9
1850s	0.5387	0.528	0.543	10
1860s	0.5318	0.523	0.544	10
1870s	0.5225	0.419	0.544	10
1880s	0.4203	0.418	0.425	10
1890s	0.4278	0.401	0.446	10
1900s	0.42	0.406	0.429	10
1910s	0.4085	0.373	0.437	10
1920s	0.3775	0.364	0.407	10
1930s	0.3334	0.328	0.351	10
1940s	0.252	0.241	0.263	10
1950s	0.2421	0.231	0.256	10
1960s	0.1697	0.136	0.231	10
1970s	0.1251	0.102	0.137	10
1980s	0.1033	0.101	0.106	10
1990s	0.1021	0.101	0.103	10
2000s	0.0823	0.062	0.098	10
2010s	0.0601	0.053	0.064	10
2020s	0.064	0.058	0.071	6

Countries ranked near Canada

165 Portugal 0.06 compare
166 Belgium 0.059 compare
166 Switzerland 0.059 compare
168 Estonia 0.058 compare
170 Australia 0.056 compare
170 New Zealand 0.056 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is clientelism index in Canada?: Clientelism index in Canada was 0.058 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Canada?: The highest recorded value was 0.564 in 1845.
What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Canada?: The lowest recorded value was 0.053 in 2016.
How does Canada rank for clientelism index?: Canada ranks 168th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is clientelism index rising or falling in Canada?: Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada 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.