What is clientelism index in Netherlands?

Clientelism index in Netherlands was 0.028 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Netherlands?

The highest recorded value was 0.637 in 1789.

What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Netherlands?

The lowest recorded value was 0.017 in 2007.

How does Netherlands rank for clientelism index?

Netherlands ranks 176th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is clientelism index rising or falling in Netherlands?

Over the last ten years it is up 47.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Netherlands 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 Netherlands

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

Netherlands: Clientelism Index was 0.028 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.028

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

176th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.637

in 1789

All-time low

0.017

in 2007

Years of data

235

1789–2025

Clientelism Index in Netherlands, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for clientelism index in Netherlands is 0.028, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 47.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, clientelism index in Netherlands peaked at 0.637 in 1789 and was at its lowest, 0.017, in 2007.

Netherlands ranks 176th of 176 countries on this measure, 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	0.637	0.637	0.637	1
1790s	0.4926	0.331	0.637	10
1800s	0.2539	0.176	0.331	10
1810s	0.3261	0.177	0.398	8
1820s	0.398	0.398	0.398	10
1830s	0.398	0.398	0.398	10
1840s	0.3747	0.276	0.398	10
1850s	0.2764	0.267	0.285	10
1860s	0.2732	0.26	0.283	10
1870s	0.2759	0.271	0.285	10
1880s	0.2584	0.18	0.285	10
1890s	0.1863	0.18	0.189	10
1900s	0.1936	0.184	0.201	10
1910s	0.1497	0.039	0.181	10
1920s	0.0351	0.033	0.039	10
1930s	0.0322	0.031	0.034	10
1940s	0.0328	0.023	0.039	10
1950s	0.0279	0.021	0.035	10
1960s	0.0217	0.02	0.025	10
1970s	0.0228	0.022	0.025	10
1980s	0.0216	0.021	0.023	10
1990s	0.0232	0.019	0.024	10
2000s	0.0203	0.017	0.023	10
2010s	0.019	0.017	0.021	10
2020s	0.0258	0.017	0.028	6

Countries ranked near Netherlands

173 Germany 0.038 compare
174 Denmark 0.034 compare
175 Norway 0.029 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is clientelism index in Netherlands?: Clientelism index in Netherlands was 0.028 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Netherlands?: The highest recorded value was 0.637 in 1789.
What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Netherlands?: The lowest recorded value was 0.017 in 2007.
How does Netherlands rank for clientelism index?: Netherlands ranks 176th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is clientelism index rising or falling in Netherlands?: Over the last ten years it is up 47.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Netherlands 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.