What is clientelism index in United Kingdom?

Clientelism index in United Kingdom was 0.065 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest clientelism index recorded in United Kingdom?

The highest recorded value was 0.899 in 1848.

What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in United Kingdom?

The lowest recorded value was 0.064 in 1971.

How does United Kingdom rank for clientelism index?

United Kingdom ranks 163rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is clientelism index rising or falling in United Kingdom?

Over the last ten years it is down 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom

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

United Kingdom: Clientelism Index was 0.065 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.065

Change on year

down 35.0%

World rank

163rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.899

in 1848

All-time low

0.064

in 1971

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Clientelism Index in United Kingdom, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

United Kingdom recorded 0.065 for clientelism index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 35.0% on the previous year and down 28.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, clientelism index in United Kingdom peaked at 0.899 in 1848 and was at its lowest, 0.064, in 1971.

United Kingdom ranks 163rd 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
1780s	0.84	0.84	0.84	1
1790s	0.8843	0.865	0.887	10
1800s	0.8498	0.843	0.887	10
1810s	0.8476	0.841	0.851	10
1820s	0.8443	0.841	0.846	10
1830s	0.8667	0.841	0.888	10
1840s	0.891	0.882	0.899	10
1850s	0.8917	0.88	0.899	10
1860s	0.885	0.88	0.892	10
1870s	0.7263	0.681	0.792	10
1880s	0.3717	0.37	0.383	10
1890s	0.3322	0.305	0.371	10
1900s	0.2903	0.28	0.303	10
1910s	0.2543	0.253	0.264	10
1920s	0.2328	0.209	0.264	10
1930s	0.2212	0.213	0.232	10
1940s	0.1184	0.078	0.146	10
1950s	0.0708	0.066	0.074	10
1960s	0.0674	0.066	0.069	10
1970s	0.0686	0.064	0.08	10
1980s	0.092	0.084	0.097	10
1990s	0.0871	0.082	0.1	10
2000s	0.095	0.091	0.1	10
2010s	0.0911	0.079	0.1	10
2020s	0.1105	0.065	0.126	6

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

160 France 0.073 compare
161 Finland 0.069 compare
162 Czechia 0.068 compare
164 Sweden 0.061 compare
165 Portugal 0.06 compare
166 Belgium 0.059 compare
166 Switzerland 0.059 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is clientelism index in United Kingdom?: Clientelism index in United Kingdom was 0.065 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest clientelism index recorded in United Kingdom?: The highest recorded value was 0.899 in 1848.
What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in United Kingdom?: The lowest recorded value was 0.064 in 1971.
How does United Kingdom rank for clientelism index?: United Kingdom ranks 163rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is clientelism index rising or falling in United Kingdom?: Over the last ten years it is down 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom 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.