What is clientelism index in Russia?

Clientelism index in Russia was 0.485 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Russia?

The highest recorded value was 0.547 in 2016.

What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Russia?

The lowest recorded value was 0.137 in 1971.

How does Russia rank for clientelism index?

Russia ranks 91st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is clientelism index rising or falling in Russia?

Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Russia 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 Russia

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

Russia: Clientelism Index was 0.485 in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)

0.485

Change on year

down 3.0%

World rank

91st

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.547

in 2016

All-time low

0.137

in 1971

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Clientelism Index in Russia, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for clientelism index in Russia is 0.485, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 3.0% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, clientelism index in Russia peaked at 0.547 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.137, in 1971.

That places Russia 91st out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 126 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.3748	0.305	0.425	10
1910s	0.2814	0.192	0.312	10
1920s	0.2404	0.193	0.259	10
1930s	0.2158	0.165	0.229	10
1940s	0.1668	0.165	0.168	10
1950s	0.1542	0.152	0.157	10
1960s	0.2807	0.14	0.324	10
1970s	0.1476	0.137	0.221	10
1980s	0.1548	0.141	0.175	10
1990s	0.4318	0.297	0.522	10
2000s	0.4758	0.421	0.509	10
2010s	0.496	0.44	0.547	10
2020s	0.4973	0.465	0.534	6

Countries ranked near Russia

88 Oman 0.501 compare
89 Zambia 0.488 compare
90 Kenya 0.487 compare
92 Mexico 0.479 compare
93 Hong Kong 0.478 compare
94 United Arab Emirates 0.457 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Autumn temperature anomalies 1.03 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is clientelism index in Russia?: Clientelism index in Russia was 0.485 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Russia?: The highest recorded value was 0.547 in 2016.
What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Russia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.137 in 1971.
How does Russia rank for clientelism index?: Russia ranks 91st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is clientelism index rising or falling in Russia?: Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Russia 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.