What is clientelism index in Czechia?

Clientelism index in Czechia was 0.068 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Czechia?

The highest recorded value was 0.869 in 1940.

What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Czechia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.048 in 1990.

How does Czechia rank for clientelism index?

Czechia ranks 162nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is clientelism index rising or falling in Czechia?

Over the last ten years it is down 40.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Czechia 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 Czechia

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

Czechia: Clientelism Index was 0.068 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.068

Change on year

up 15.3%

World rank

162nd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.869

in 1940

All-time low

0.048

in 1990

Years of data

108

1918–2025

Clientelism Index in Czechia, 1918–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, clientelism index in Czechia stood at 0.068.

That represents a change of up 15.3% on the previous year and down 40.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, clientelism index in Czechia peaked at 0.869 in 1940 and was at its lowest, 0.048, in 1990.

That places Czechia 162nd 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
1910s	0.358	0.358	0.358	2
1920s	0.2115	0.203	0.249	10
1930s	0.2472	0.22	0.408	10
1940s	0.6201	0.293	0.869	10
1950s	0.3178	0.311	0.325	10
1960s	0.3202	0.314	0.324	10
1970s	0.3203	0.316	0.325	10
1980s	0.2795	0.273	0.285	10
1990s	0.0699	0.048	0.079	10
2000s	0.0651	0.055	0.079	10
2010s	0.0981	0.064	0.118	10
2020s	0.0895	0.058	0.158	6

Countries ranked near Czechia

159 Uruguay 0.085 compare
160 France 0.073 compare
161 Finland 0.069 compare
163 United Kingdom 0.065 compare
164 Sweden 0.061 compare
165 Portugal 0.06 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is clientelism index in Czechia?: Clientelism index in Czechia was 0.068 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Czechia?: The highest recorded value was 0.869 in 1940.
What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Czechia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.048 in 1990.
How does Czechia rank for clientelism index?: Czechia ranks 162nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is clientelism index rising or falling in Czechia?: Over the last ten years it is down 40.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Czechia 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.