Clientelism Index in Slovakia

Slovakia: Clientelism Index was 0.143 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.143
Change on year
down 9.5%
World rank
144th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.594
in 1939
All-time low
0.097
in 2003
Years of data
39
1939–2025

Clientelism Index in Slovakia, 1939–2025

0.10.20.30.40.50.61939198220251939: 0.5941940: 0.5941941: 0.5941942: 0.5941943: 0.5941944: 0.5941993: 0.1321994: 0.1331995: 0.1361996: 0.1361997: 0.1361998: 0.1361999: 0.1162000: 0.1112001: 0.1112002: 0.1072003: 0.0972004: 0.1052005: 0.1072006: 0.142007: 0.1582008: 0.1582009: 0.1242010: 0.1372011: 0.1432012: 0.1512013: 0.1542014: 0.1212015: 0.1132016: 0.162017: 0.172018: 0.172019: 0.1492020: 0.1342021: 0.1342022: 0.1342023: 0.1372024: 0.1582025: 0.143

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for clientelism index in Slovakia is 0.143, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 9.5% on the previous year and up 26.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, clientelism index in Slovakia peaked at 0.594 in 1939 and was at its lowest, 0.097, in 2003.

That places Slovakia 144th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1930s 0.594 0.594 0.594 1
1940s 0.594 0.594 0.594 5
1990s 0.1321 0.116 0.136 7
2000s 0.1218 0.097 0.158 10
2010s 0.1468 0.113 0.17 10
2020s 0.14 0.134 0.158 6

Countries ranked near Slovakia

  1. 141 Seychelles 0.184 compare
  2. 142 Greece 0.16 compare
  3. 144 Poland 0.143 compare
  4. 146 Japan 0.14 compare
  5. 147 Latvia 0.131 compare
  6. 147 Lithuania 0.131 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is clientelism index in Slovakia?
Clientelism index in Slovakia was 0.143 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Slovakia?
The highest recorded value was 0.594 in 1939.
What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Slovakia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.097 in 2003.
How does Slovakia rank for clientelism index?
Slovakia ranks 144th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is clientelism index rising or falling in Slovakia?
Over the last ten years it is up 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Slovakia 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

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.