Elected Political Leaders Index in Italy
Italy: Elected Political Leaders Index was 0.985 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Elected Political Leaders Index in Italy, 1815–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for elected political leaders index in Italy is 0.985, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elected political leaders index in Italy peaked at 1 in 1865 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1815.
That places Italy 128th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1810s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1820s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.55 | 0.5 | 1 | 10 |
| 1880s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1890s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1900s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1910s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.4 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.499 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9867 | 0.985 | 0.99 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More reference data data for Italy
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.4267 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.76 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.5909 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.896 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.7 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 131.87 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 Italy?
- Elected political leaders index in Italy was 0.985 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest elected political leaders index recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 1 in 1865.
- What is the lowest elected political leaders index recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1815.
- How does Italy rank for elected political leaders index?
- Italy ranks 128th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is elected political leaders index rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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).