What is clientelism index in Central African Republic?

Clientelism index in Central African Republic was 0.64 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Central African Republic?

The highest recorded value was 0.901 in 2013.

What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Central African Republic?

The lowest recorded value was 0.591 in 2017.

How does Central African Republic rank for clientelism index?

Central African Republic ranks 53rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is clientelism index rising or falling in Central African Republic?

Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic

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

Central African Republic: Clientelism Index was 0.64 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)

0.64

Change on year

down 8.3%

World rank

53rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.901

in 2013

All-time low

0.591

in 2017

Years of data

106

1920–2025

Clientelism Index in Central African Republic, 1920–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for clientelism index in Central African Republic is 0.64, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 8.3% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, clientelism index in Central African Republic peaked at 0.901 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.591, in 2017.

That places Central African Republic 53rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1920s	0.813	0.813	0.813	10
1930s	0.813	0.813	0.813	10
1940s	0.7874	0.716	0.88	10
1950s	0.6471	0.6	0.674	10
1960s	0.7613	0.653	0.852	10
1970s	0.86	0.852	0.889	10
1980s	0.8536	0.772	0.882	10
1990s	0.8037	0.778	0.856	10
2000s	0.8263	0.778	0.851	10
2010s	0.7885	0.591	0.901	10
2020s	0.6965	0.64	0.75	6

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

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51 Guinea-Bissau 0.651 compare
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54 Uzbekistan 0.636 compare
55 Qatar 0.632 compare
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More reference data data for Central African Republic

Spring temperature anomalies -0.1622 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.8218 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 1.51 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4071 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.888 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 179.37 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is clientelism index in Central African Republic?: Clientelism index in Central African Republic was 0.64 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Central African Republic?: The highest recorded value was 0.901 in 2013.
What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Central African Republic?: The lowest recorded value was 0.591 in 2017.
How does Central African Republic rank for clientelism index?: Central African Republic ranks 53rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is clientelism index rising or falling in Central African Republic?: Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Central African Republic 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.