What is clientelism index in Finland?

Clientelism index in Finland was 0.069 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Finland?

The highest recorded value was 0.153 in 1809.

What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Finland?

The lowest recorded value was 0.048 in 2012.

How does Finland rank for clientelism index?

Finland ranks 161st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is clientelism index rising or falling in Finland?

Over the last ten years it is up 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Finland 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 Finland

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

Finland: Clientelism Index was 0.069 in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)

0.069

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

161st

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.153

in 1809

All-time low

0.048

in 2012

Years of data

217

1809–2025

Clientelism Index in Finland, 1809–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for clientelism index in Finland is 0.069, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 7.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, clientelism index in Finland peaked at 0.153 in 1809 and was at its lowest, 0.048, in 2012.

That places Finland 161st out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 217 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1800s	0.153	0.153	0.153	1
1810s	0.153	0.153	0.153	10
1820s	0.153	0.153	0.153	10
1830s	0.153	0.153	0.153	10
1840s	0.153	0.153	0.153	10
1850s	0.153	0.153	0.153	10
1860s	0.1343	0.118	0.153	10
1870s	0.1238	0.118	0.126	10
1880s	0.1215	0.117	0.126	10
1890s	0.123	0.12	0.126	10
1900s	0.1204	0.114	0.126	10
1910s	0.1189	0.104	0.126	10
1920s	0.0971	0.094	0.101	10
1930s	0.1023	0.096	0.106	10
1940s	0.0966	0.092	0.104	10
1950s	0.1159	0.104	0.122	10
1960s	0.1032	0.071	0.119	10
1970s	0.0709	0.068	0.073	10
1980s	0.0774	0.072	0.081	10
1990s	0.0752	0.066	0.081	10
2000s	0.0602	0.052	0.067	10
2010s	0.0567	0.048	0.068	10
2020s	0.0603	0.053	0.069	6

Countries ranked near Finland

158 Iceland 0.086 compare
159 Uruguay 0.085 compare
160 France 0.073 compare
162 Czechia 0.068 compare
163 United Kingdom 0.065 compare
164 Sweden 0.061 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Autumn temperature anomalies 2.9 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 2.51 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is clientelism index in Finland?: Clientelism index in Finland was 0.069 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Finland?: The highest recorded value was 0.153 in 1809.
What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Finland?: The lowest recorded value was 0.048 in 2012.
How does Finland rank for clientelism index?: Finland ranks 161st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is clientelism index rising or falling in Finland?: Over the last ten years it is up 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Finland 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.