What is clientelism index in Uruguay?

Clientelism index in Uruguay was 0.085 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Uruguay?

The highest recorded value was 0.835 in 1834.

What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Uruguay?

The lowest recorded value was 0.028 in 2015.

How does Uruguay rank for clientelism index?

Uruguay ranks 159th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is clientelism index rising or falling in Uruguay?

Over the last ten years it is up 203.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Uruguay 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 Uruguay

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

Uruguay: Clientelism Index was 0.085 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.085

Change on year

down 26.1%

World rank

159th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.835

in 1834

All-time low

0.028

in 2015

Years of data

196

1830–2025

Clientelism Index in Uruguay, 1830–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, clientelism index in Uruguay stood at 0.085.

That represents a change of down 26.1% on the previous year and up 203.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, clientelism index in Uruguay peaked at 0.835 in 1834 and was at its lowest, 0.028, in 2015.

That places Uruguay 159th 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1830s	0.8222	0.812	0.835	10
1840s	0.8241	0.812	0.828	10
1850s	0.6911	0.651	0.828	10
1860s	0.4966	0.376	0.636	10
1870s	0.464	0.404	0.562	10
1880s	0.3891	0.375	0.403	10
1890s	0.3896	0.374	0.405	10
1900s	0.4675	0.405	0.537	10
1910s	0.4268	0.29	0.529	10
1920s	0.4485	0.312	0.481	10
1930s	0.4613	0.457	0.467	10
1940s	0.4449	0.406	0.465	10
1950s	0.3918	0.379	0.406	10
1960s	0.3735	0.322	0.394	10
1970s	0.3485	0.308	0.365	10
1980s	0.2426	0.12	0.365	10
1990s	0.091	0.065	0.111	10
2000s	0.056	0.046	0.066	10
2010s	0.0342	0.028	0.042	10
2020s	0.1053	0.085	0.121	6

Countries ranked near Uruguay

157 Chile 0.088 compare
158 Iceland 0.086 compare
160 France 0.073 compare
161 Finland 0.069 compare
162 Czechia 0.068 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is clientelism index in Uruguay?: Clientelism index in Uruguay was 0.085 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Uruguay?: The highest recorded value was 0.835 in 1834.
What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Uruguay?: The lowest recorded value was 0.028 in 2015.
How does Uruguay rank for clientelism index?: Uruguay ranks 159th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is clientelism index rising or falling in Uruguay?: Over the last ten years it is up 203.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uruguay 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.