What is clientelism index in Germany?

Clientelism index in Germany was 0.038 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Germany?

The highest recorded value was 0.48 in 1934.

What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Germany?

The lowest recorded value was 0.025 in 1995.

How does Germany rank for clientelism index?

Germany ranks 173rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is clientelism index rising or falling in Germany?

Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Germany 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 Germany

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

Germany: Clientelism Index was 0.038 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.038

Change on year

up 5.6%

World rank

173rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.48

in 1934

All-time low

0.025

in 1995

Years of data

191

1789–2025

Clientelism Index in Germany, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for clientelism index in Germany is 0.038, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and down 13.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, clientelism index in Germany peaked at 0.48 in 1934 and was at its lowest, 0.025, in 1995.

That places Germany 173rd 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
1780s	0.389	0.389	0.389	1
1790s	0.389	0.389	0.389	10
1800s	0.389	0.389	0.389	10
1810s	0.389	0.389	0.389	10
1820s	0.389	0.389	0.389	10
1830s	0.389	0.389	0.389	10
1840s	0.3808	0.34	0.389	10
1850s	0.34	0.34	0.34	10
1860s	0.3203	0.274	0.34	10
1870s	0.269	0.26	0.28	10
1880s	0.2717	0.264	0.28	10
1890s	0.276	0.266	0.282	10
1900s	0.2621	0.253	0.278	10
1910s	0.232	0.128	0.255	10
1920s	0.1146	0.112	0.117	10
1930s	0.3045	0.114	0.48	10
1940s	0.364	0.364	0.364	5
1990s	0.0263	0.025	0.028	9
2000s	0.027	0.025	0.029	10
2010s	0.0378	0.03	0.047	10
2020s	0.0445	0.036	0.049	6

Countries ranked near Germany

170 Australia 0.056 compare
170 New Zealand 0.056 compare
174 Denmark 0.034 compare
175 Norway 0.029 compare
176 Netherlands 0.028 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is clientelism index in Germany?: Clientelism index in Germany was 0.038 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Germany?: The highest recorded value was 0.48 in 1934.
What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Germany?: The lowest recorded value was 0.025 in 1995.
How does Germany rank for clientelism index?: Germany ranks 173rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is clientelism index rising or falling in Germany?: Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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.