What is clientelism index in New Zealand?

Clientelism index in New Zealand was 0.056 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest clientelism index recorded in New Zealand?

The highest recorded value was 0.501 in 1854.

What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in New Zealand?

The lowest recorded value was 0.041 in 2018.

How does New Zealand rank for clientelism index?

New Zealand ranks 170th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is clientelism index rising or falling in New Zealand?

Over the last ten years it is down 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this New Zealand 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 New Zealand

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

New Zealand: Clientelism Index was 0.056 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.056

Change on year

down 8.2%

World rank

170th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.501

in 1854

All-time low

0.041

in 2018

Years of data

173

1853–2025

Clientelism Index in New Zealand, 1853–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, clientelism index in New Zealand stood at 0.056.

That represents a change of down 8.2% on the previous year and down 11.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, clientelism index in New Zealand peaked at 0.501 in 1854 and was at its lowest, 0.041, in 2018.

New Zealand ranks 170th 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
1850s	0.4981	0.497	0.501	7
1860s	0.4092	0.387	0.492	10
1870s	0.397	0.392	0.405	10
1880s	0.3484	0.276	0.397	10
1890s	0.1955	0.122	0.284	10
1900s	0.1209	0.114	0.131	10
1910s	0.0917	0.085	0.114	10
1920s	0.097	0.093	0.102	10
1930s	0.0838	0.071	0.096	10
1940s	0.0713	0.071	0.072	10
1950s	0.0725	0.07	0.074	10
1960s	0.0728	0.069	0.077	10
1970s	0.0763	0.075	0.079	10
1980s	0.0794	0.074	0.086	10
1990s	0.0807	0.076	0.085	10
2000s	0.0772	0.059	0.082	10
2010s	0.0562	0.041	0.063	10
2020s	0.048	0.041	0.061	6

Countries ranked near New Zealand

168 Canada 0.058 compare
168 Estonia 0.058 compare
170 Australia 0.056 compare
173 Germany 0.038 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is clientelism index in New Zealand?: Clientelism index in New Zealand was 0.056 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest clientelism index recorded in New Zealand?: The highest recorded value was 0.501 in 1854.
What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in New Zealand?: The lowest recorded value was 0.041 in 2018.
How does New Zealand rank for clientelism index?: New Zealand ranks 170th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is clientelism index rising or falling in New Zealand?: Over the last ten years it is down 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this New Zealand 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.