Elite Consultations Score in France
France: Elite Consultations Score was 2.35 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Elite Consultations Score in France, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, elite consultations score in France stood at 2.35.
That represents a change of up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elite consultations score in France peaked at 2.54 in 2012 and was at its lowest, -2.24, in 1821.
France ranks 17th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 0.053 | 0.053 | 0.053 | 1 |
| 1790s | -0.2279 | -0.875 | 0.053 | 10 |
| 1800s | -2.22 | -2.22 | -2.22 | 10 |
| 1810s | -1.56 | -2.22 | -0.904 | 10 |
| 1820s | -2.11 | -2.24 | -0.904 | 10 |
| 1830s | -0.884 | -0.884 | -0.884 | 10 |
| 1840s | -0.3668 | -0.884 | 1.7 | 10 |
| 1850s | -0.7206 | -0.909 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1860s | -0.909 | -0.909 | -0.909 | 10 |
| 1870s | 1.18 | 0.772 | 1.28 | 10 |
| 1880s | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 10 |
| 1890s | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 10 |
| 1900s | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.07 | 0.865 | 1.29 | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.29 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.29 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0707 | -0.869 | 1.51 | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.58 | 1.51 | 1.86 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.86 | 1.86 | 1.86 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.39 | 2.39 | 2.39 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.39 | 2.39 | 2.39 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.39 | 2.39 | 2.39 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.42 | 2.39 | 2.51 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.33 | 2.11 | 2.54 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.38 | 2.11 | 2.48 | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5862 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 3.31 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.1356 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.3048 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.2 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 127.7 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 elite consultations score in France?
- Elite consultations score in France was 2.35 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest elite consultations score recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 2.54 in 2012.
- What is the lowest elite consultations score recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.24 in 1821.
- How does France rank for elite consultations score?
- France ranks 17th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is elite consultations score rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Elite Consultations Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which political elites consult other elites across the political spectrum and from relevant sectors of society and business when considering important policy changes.