What is clientelism index in Vanuatu?

Clientelism index in Vanuatu was 0.421 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Vanuatu?

The highest recorded value was 0.578 in 2003.

What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Vanuatu?

The lowest recorded value was 0.098 in 1976.

How does Vanuatu rank for clientelism index?

Vanuatu ranks 103rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is clientelism index rising or falling in Vanuatu?

Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu: Clientelism Index was 0.421 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.421

Change on year

down 4.5%

World rank

103rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.578

in 2003

All-time low

0.098

in 1976

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Clientelism Index in Vanuatu, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for clientelism index in Vanuatu is 0.421, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 4.5% on the previous year and down 14.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, clientelism index in Vanuatu peaked at 0.578 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.098, in 1976.

That places Vanuatu 103rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.114	0.114	0.114	10
1910s	0.114	0.114	0.114	10
1920s	0.114	0.114	0.114	10
1930s	0.114	0.114	0.114	10
1940s	0.114	0.114	0.114	10
1950s	0.114	0.114	0.114	10
1960s	0.114	0.114	0.114	10
1970s	0.1092	0.098	0.114	10
1980s	0.1065	0.103	0.116	10
1990s	0.2343	0.116	0.272	10
2000s	0.5584	0.491	0.578	10
2010s	0.4931	0.491	0.499	10
2020s	0.4378	0.421	0.442	6

Countries ranked near Vanuatu

100 Argentina 0.442 compare
101 Georgia 0.435 compare
102 Malaysia 0.43 compare
104 Bolivia 0.419 compare
105 Armenia 0.412 compare
105 East Timor 0.412 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is clientelism index in Vanuatu?: Clientelism index in Vanuatu was 0.421 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest clientelism index recorded in Vanuatu?: The highest recorded value was 0.578 in 2003.
What is the lowest clientelism index recorded in Vanuatu?: The lowest recorded value was 0.098 in 1976.
How does Vanuatu rank for clientelism index?: Vanuatu ranks 103rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is clientelism index rising or falling in Vanuatu?: Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Vanuatu 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.