Elite Consultations Score in New Zealand
New Zealand: Elite Consultations Score was 0.944 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Elite Consultations Score in New Zealand, 1853–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 0.944 for elite consultations score in 2025.
That represents a change of down 38.8% on the previous year and down 54.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elite consultations score in New Zealand peaked at 2.1 in 1999 and was at its lowest, -0.529, in 1853.
New Zealand ranks 77th of 176 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | -0.529 | -0.529 | -0.529 | 7 |
| 1860s | -0.529 | -0.529 | -0.529 | 10 |
| 1870s | -0.529 | -0.529 | -0.529 | 10 |
| 1880s | -0.529 | -0.529 | -0.529 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.634 | 0.634 | 0.634 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.634 | 0.634 | 0.634 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.634 | 0.634 | 0.634 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.634 | 0.634 | 0.634 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.16 | 0.634 | 1.69 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.69 | 1.69 | 1.69 | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.69 | 1.69 | 1.69 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.69 | 1.69 | 1.69 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.55 | 1.34 | 1.69 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.6529 | 0.286 | 1.34 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.12 | 0.37 | 2.1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.09 | 2.08 | 2.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.08 | 2.08 | 2.08 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.65 | 0.944 | 2.08 | 6 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More reference data data for New Zealand
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2008 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.76 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.0464 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5251 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.5536 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 144.86 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 New Zealand?
- Elite consultations score in New Zealand was 0.944 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest elite consultations score recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 2.1 in 1999.
- What is the lowest elite consultations score recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.529 in 1853.
- How does New Zealand rank for elite consultations score?
- New Zealand ranks 77th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is elite consultations score rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.