Clientelism Index in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Clientelism Index was 0.74 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Clientelism Index in Kyrgyzstan, 1990–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, clientelism index in Kyrgyzstan stood at 0.74.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, clientelism index in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 0.886 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.476, in 1990.
That places Kyrgyzstan 33rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 36 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.792 | 0.476 | 0.886 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8428 | 0.805 | 0.869 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6994 | 0.64 | 0.786 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7403 | 0.726 | 0.767 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Kyrgyzstan
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.64 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.65 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.94 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.49 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 4.2 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 265.55 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 Kyrgyzstan?
- Clientelism index in Kyrgyzstan was 0.74 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.886 in 1996.
- What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.476 in 1990.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for clientelism index?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 33rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is clientelism index rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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.