What is clientelism index in Norway?

Clientelism index in Norway was 0.029 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Norway?

The highest recorded value was 0.221 in 1814.

What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Norway?

The lowest recorded value was 0.021 in 2010.

How does Norway rank for clientelism index?

Norway ranks 175th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is clientelism index rising or falling in Norway?

Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Norway 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 Norway

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

Norway: Clientelism Index was 0.029 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.029

Change on year

down 3.3%

World rank

175th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.221

in 1814

All-time low

0.021

in 2010

Years of data

212

1814–2025

Clientelism Index in Norway, 1814–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for clientelism index in Norway is 0.029, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and up 20.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, clientelism index in Norway peaked at 0.221 in 1814 and was at its lowest, 0.021, in 2010.

Norway ranks 175th 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
1810s	0.1855	0.176	0.221	6
1820s	0.1629	0.16	0.168	10
1830s	0.1725	0.168	0.176	10
1840s	0.1671	0.16	0.174	10
1850s	0.1727	0.17	0.178	10
1860s	0.1695	0.16	0.175	10
1870s	0.1146	0.112	0.12	10
1880s	0.1153	0.107	0.123	10
1890s	0.1155	0.113	0.121	10
1900s	0.1113	0.101	0.127	10
1910s	0.0994	0.088	0.106	10
1920s	0.0989	0.095	0.101	10
1930s	0.1081	0.102	0.113	10
1940s	0.072	0.048	0.089	10
1950s	0.0323	0.032	0.033	10
1960s	0.0332	0.032	0.034	10
1970s	0.0289	0.027	0.031	10
1980s	0.0294	0.027	0.031	10
1990s	0.0278	0.026	0.029	10
2000s	0.0271	0.025	0.029	10
2010s	0.0222	0.021	0.024	10
2020s	0.0282	0.022	0.03	6

Countries ranked near Norway

173 Germany 0.038 compare
174 Denmark 0.034 compare
176 Netherlands 0.028 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is clientelism index in Norway?: Clientelism index in Norway was 0.029 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Norway?: The highest recorded value was 0.221 in 1814.
What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Norway?: The lowest recorded value was 0.021 in 2010.
How does Norway rank for clientelism index?: Norway ranks 175th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is clientelism index rising or falling in Norway?: Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Norway 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.