What is common good justifications score in Belarus?

Common good justifications score in Belarus was 1.52 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest common good justifications score recorded in Belarus?

The highest recorded value was 2.22 in 1989.

What is the lowest common good justifications score recorded in Belarus?

The lowest recorded value was 0.015 in 1918.

How does Belarus rank for common good justifications score?

Belarus ranks 33rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is common good justifications score rising or falling in Belarus?

Over the last ten years it is down 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Belarus data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Common Good Justifications Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Common Good Justifications Score in Belarus

Name: Common Good Justifications Score in Belarus
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Belarus: Common Good Justifications Score was 1.52 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

1.52

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

33rd

of 175 countries

All-time high

2.22

in 1989

All-time low

0.015

in 1918

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Common Good Justifications Score in Belarus, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

Belarus recorded 1.52 for common good justifications score in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, common good justifications score in Belarus peaked at 2.22 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0.015, in 1918.

That places Belarus 33rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 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
1900s	0.052	0.052	0.052	10
1910s	0.0495	0.015	0.101	10
1920s	0.4291	0.015	0.659	10
1930s	0.5943	0.555	0.686	10
1940s	0.821	0.686	0.836	10
1950s	0.8468	0.836	0.854	10
1960s	0.854	0.854	0.854	10
1970s	0.854	0.854	0.854	10
1980s	1.26	0.854	2.22	10
1990s	1.07	0.147	2	10
2000s	2	2	2	10
2010s	1.9	1.8	2	10
2020s	1.13	0.628	1.52	6

Countries ranked near Belarus

30 Spain 1.57 compare
31 Australia 1.55 compare
32 Suriname 1.55 compare
34 Iceland 1.5 compare
35 Tajikistan 1.48 compare
36 Canada 1.48 compare
36 Czechia 1.48 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More reference data data for Belarus

Spring temperature anomalies 4.96 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -6.27 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 2.19 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 2.92 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 801.16 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is common good justifications score in Belarus?: Common good justifications score in Belarus was 1.52 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest common good justifications score recorded in Belarus?: The highest recorded value was 2.22 in 1989.
What is the lowest common good justifications score recorded in Belarus?: The lowest recorded value was 0.015 in 1918.
How does Belarus rank for common good justifications score?: Belarus ranks 33rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is common good justifications score rising or falling in Belarus?: Over the last ten years it is down 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belarus data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Common Good Justifications Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Common Good Justifications Score
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which political elites justify their views with the common good for society, either the greatest good for the greatest number of people or as helping the least advantaged people in society when considering important policy changes.