Clientelism Index in Ukraine
Ukraine: Clientelism Index was 0.351 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Clientelism Index in Ukraine, 1990–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, clientelism index in Ukraine stood at 0.351.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 17.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, clientelism index in Ukraine peaked at 0.693 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.111, in 1991.
That places Ukraine 120th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4144 | 0.111 | 0.693 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5665 | 0.475 | 0.687 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5156 | 0.351 | 0.653 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3542 | 0.311 | 0.402 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Ukraine
- Spring temperature anomalies 3.58 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7067 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -2.52 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.29 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.51 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 515.28 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is clientelism index in Ukraine?
- Clientelism index in Ukraine was 0.351 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 0.693 in 1999.
- What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.111 in 1991.
- How does Ukraine rank for clientelism index?
- Ukraine ranks 120th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is clientelism index rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ukraine 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
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.