Clientelism Index in Georgia
Georgia: Clientelism Index was 0.435 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Clientelism Index in Georgia, 1990–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, clientelism index in Georgia stood at 0.435.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 35.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, clientelism index in Georgia peaked at 0.802 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.292, in 2004.
Georgia ranks 101st of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 36 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7306 | 0.586 | 0.802 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4831 | 0.292 | 0.733 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3534 | 0.297 | 0.425 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3743 | 0.319 | 0.435 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Georgia
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5533 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.4557 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.8911 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.4778 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.39 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 185.49 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is clientelism index in Georgia?
- Clientelism index in Georgia was 0.435 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.802 in 1993.
- What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.292 in 2004.
- How does Georgia rank for clientelism index?
- Georgia ranks 101st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is clientelism index rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Georgia 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
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.