Elite Consultations Score in Rwanda

Rwanda: Elite Consultations Score was 0.169 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.169
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
117th
of 176 countries
All-time high
1.49
in 1991
All-time low
-2.16
in 1916
Years of data
110
1916–2025

Elite Consultations Score in Rwanda, 1916–2025

-2-101191619702025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Rwanda recorded 0.169 for elite consultations score in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 61.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, elite consultations score in Rwanda peaked at 1.49 in 1991 and was at its lowest, -2.16, in 1916.

That places Rwanda 117th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1910s -2.16 -2.16 -2.16 4
1920s -2.16 -2.16 -2.16 10
1930s -2.16 -2.16 -2.16 10
1940s -2.16 -2.16 -2.16 10
1950s -2.16 -2.16 -2.16 10
1960s -0.0235 -1.8 0.645 10
1970s -0.4891 -1.3 0.756 10
1980s 0.756 0.756 0.756 10
1990s 0.3902 -0.476 1.49 10
2000s 0.413 0.394 0.489 10
2010s 0.438 0.438 0.438 10
2020s 0.3035 0.169 0.438 6

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 114 Nepal 0.202 compare
  2. 115 Kazakhstan 0.201 compare
  3. 116 Pakistan 0.18 compare
  4. 118 Philippines 0.126 compare
  5. 119 Argentina 0.017 compare
  6. 120 Central African Republic 0.001 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is elite consultations score in Rwanda?
Elite consultations score in Rwanda was 0.169 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest elite consultations score recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 1.49 in 1991.
What is the lowest elite consultations score recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was -2.16 in 1916.
How does Rwanda rank for elite consultations score?
Rwanda ranks 117th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is elite consultations score rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is down 61.4%. 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 Elite Consultations Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Elite Consultations Score
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 30,403 data points, 1789–2025
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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.