Elected Political Leaders Index in Rwanda
Rwanda: Elected Political Leaders Index was 0.916 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Elected Political Leaders Index in Rwanda, 1916–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for elected political leaders index in Rwanda is 0.916, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elected political leaders index in Rwanda peaked at 1 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1916.
That places Rwanda 138th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.9 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.4 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.95 | 0.5 | 1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.35 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6335 | 0 | 0.905 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.905 | 0.905 | 0.905 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9157 | 0.914 | 0.916 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Rwanda
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1214 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.9964 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.03 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9131 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3611 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 251.19 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is elected political leaders index in Rwanda?
- Elected political leaders index in Rwanda was 0.916 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest elected political leaders index recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 1 in 1961.
- What is the lowest elected political leaders index recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1916.
- How does Rwanda rank for elected political leaders index?
- Rwanda ranks 138th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is elected political leaders index rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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).