Elite Consultations Score in South Africa
South Africa: Elite Consultations Score was 2.15 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Elite Consultations Score in South Africa, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for elite consultations score in South Africa is 2.15, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elite consultations score in South Africa peaked at 2.68 in 2021 and was at its lowest, -0.67, in 1900.
That places South Africa 24th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -0.67 | -0.67 | -0.67 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.1004 | -0.419 | 0.017 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.017 | 0.017 | 0.017 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.017 | 0.017 | 0.017 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0602 | 0.017 | 0.233 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.233 | 0.233 | 0.233 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.233 | 0.233 | 0.233 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.233 | 0.233 | 0.233 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2429 | 0.233 | 0.332 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.85 | 1.19 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.12 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.11 | 2.02 | 2.25 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.15 | 1.86 | 2.68 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.191 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.36 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6318 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.18 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2153 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 209.92 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 South Africa?
- Elite consultations score in South Africa was 2.15 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest elite consultations score recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.68 in 2021.
- What is the lowest elite consultations score recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.67 in 1900.
- How does South Africa rank for elite consultations score?
- South Africa ranks 24th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is elite consultations score rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.