Elected Political Leaders Index in Colombia
Colombia: Elected Political Leaders Index was 0.952 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Elected Political Leaders Index in Colombia, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, elected political leaders index in Colombia stood at 0.952.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elected political leaders index in Colombia peaked at 1 in 1945 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1789.
Colombia ranks 135th 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 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.45 | 0 | 0.5 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.55 | 0 | 0.75 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.725 | 0.5 | 0.875 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.6875 | 0 | 0.875 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.875 | 0.875 | 0.875 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.8625 | 0.75 | 0.875 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.875 | 0.875 | 0.875 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.7125 | 0.5 | 0.875 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.875 | 0.875 | 0.875 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.8625 | 0.75 | 0.875 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.875 | 0.875 | 0.875 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.8875 | 0.5 | 1 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.45 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9954 | 0.977 | 1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9603 | 0.952 | 0.977 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More reference data data for Colombia
- Spring temperature anomalies 1 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.1 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.0438 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5992 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8514 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 206.38 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 elected political leaders index in Colombia?
- Elected political leaders index in Colombia was 0.952 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest elected political leaders index recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 1 in 1945.
- What is the lowest elected political leaders index recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.
- How does Colombia rank for elected political leaders index?
- Colombia ranks 135th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is elected political leaders index rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Elected Political Leaders Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measures the extent to which the legislature is chosen through broad elections, and the chief executive is elected directly or indirectly (appointed by a popularly elected legislature).