Equality of political power across social groups score in Ireland

Ireland: Equality of political power across social groups score was 1.91 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.91
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
23rd
of 176 countries
All-time high
2.21
in 1923
All-time low
-0.358
in 1789
Years of data
237
1789–2025

Equality of political power across social groups score in Ireland, 1789–2025

012178919072025

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for equality of political power across social groups score in Ireland is 1.91, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 4.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equality of political power across social groups score in Ireland peaked at 2.21 in 1923 and was at its lowest, -0.358, in 1789.

Ireland ranks 23rd of 176 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Equality of political power across social groups score in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Equality of political power across social groups score in Ireland, 1789 to 2025.
Year Value Change
1789 -0.358
1790 -0.358 -0.0%
1791 -0.358 -0.0%
1792 -0.358 -0.0%
1793 -0.358 -0.0%
1794 -0.358 -0.0%
1795 -0.358 -0.0%
1796 -0.358 -0.0%
1797 -0.358 -0.0%
1798 -0.358 -0.0%
1799 -0.358 -0.0%
1800 -0.358 -0.0%
1801 -0.358 -0.0%
1802 -0.358 -0.0%
1803 -0.358 -0.0%
1804 -0.358 -0.0%
1805 -0.358 -0.0%
1806 -0.358 -0.0%
1807 -0.358 -0.0%
1808 -0.358 -0.0%
1809 -0.358 -0.0%
1810 -0.358 -0.0%
1811 -0.358 -0.0%
1812 -0.358 -0.0%
1813 -0.358 -0.0%
1814 -0.358 -0.0%
1815 -0.358 -0.0%
1816 -0.358 -0.0%
1817 -0.358 -0.0%
1818 -0.358 -0.0%
1819 -0.358 -0.0%
1820 -0.358 -0.0%
1821 -0.358 -0.0%
1822 -0.358 -0.0%
1823 -0.358 -0.0%
1824 -0.358 -0.0%
1825 -0.358 -0.0%
1826 -0.358 -0.0%
1827 -0.358 -0.0%
1828 -0.358 -0.0%
1829 -0.358 -0.0%
1830 0.193 -153.9%
1831 0.193 +0.0%
1832 0.193 +0.0%
1833 0.193 +0.0%
1834 0.193 +0.0%
1835 0.193 +0.0%
1836 0.193 +0.0%
1837 0.193 +0.0%
1838 0.193 +0.0%
1839 0.193 +0.0%
1840 0.193 +0.0%
1841 0.193 +0.0%
1842 0.193 +0.0%
1843 0.193 +0.0%
1844 0.193 +0.0%
1845 0.193 +0.0%
1846 0.193 +0.0%
1847 0.193 +0.0%
1848 0.193 +0.0%
1849 0.193 +0.0%
1850 0.193 +0.0%
1851 0.193 +0.0%
1852 0.193 +0.0%
1853 0.193 +0.0%
1854 0.193 +0.0%
1855 0.193 +0.0%
1856 0.193 +0.0%
1857 0.193 +0.0%
1858 0.193 +0.0%
1859 0.193 +0.0%
1860 0.193 +0.0%
1861 0.193 +0.0%
1862 0.193 +0.0%
1863 0.193 +0.0%
1864 0.193 +0.0%
1865 0.193 +0.0%
1866 0.193 +0.0%
1867 0.193 +0.0%
1868 0.193 +0.0%
1869 0.193 +0.0%
1870 0.193 +0.0%
1871 0.193 +0.0%
1872 0.193 +0.0%
1873 0.193 +0.0%
1874 0.193 +0.0%
1875 0.193 +0.0%
1876 0.193 +0.0%
1877 0.193 +0.0%
1878 0.193 +0.0%
1879 0.193 +0.0%
1880 0.193 +0.0%
1881 0.193 +0.0%
1882 0.193 +0.0%
1883 0.193 +0.0%
1884 0.193 +0.0%
1885 0.193 +0.0%
1886 0.193 +0.0%
1887 0.193 +0.0%
1888 0.193 +0.0%
1889 0.193 +0.0%
1890 0.193 +0.0%
1891 0.193 +0.0%
1892 0.193 +0.0%
1893 0.193 +0.0%
1894 0.193 +0.0%
1895 0.193 +0.0%
1896 0.193 +0.0%
1897 0.193 +0.0%
1898 0.193 +0.0%
1899 0.193 +0.0%
1900 0.193 +0.0%
1901 0.193 +0.0%
1902 0.193 +0.0%
1903 0.193 +0.0%
1904 0.193 +0.0%
1905 0.193 +0.0%
1906 0.193 +0.0%
1907 0.193 +0.0%
1908 0.193 +0.0%
1909 0.193 +0.0%
1910 0.193 +0.0%
1911 0.193 +0.0%
1912 0.193 +0.0%
1913 0.193 +0.0%
1914 0.193 +0.0%
1915 0.193 +0.0%
1916 0.193 +0.0%
1917 0.193 +0.0%
1918 0.193 +0.0%
1919 1.02 +430.1%
1920 1.02 +0.0%
1921 1.02 +0.0%
1922 1.02 +0.0%
1923 2.21 +115.7%
1924 2.21 +0.0%
1925 2.21 +0.0%
1926 2.21 +0.0%
1927 2.21 +0.0%
1928 2.21 +0.0%
1929 2.21 +0.0%
1930 2.21 +0.0%
1931 2.21 +0.0%
1932 2.21 +0.0%
1933 2.21 +0.0%
1934 2.21 +0.0%
1935 2.21 +0.0%
1936 2.21 +0.0%
1937 2.21 +0.0%
1938 2.21 +0.0%
1939 2.21 +0.0%
1940 2.21 +0.0%
1941 2.21 +0.0%
1942 2.21 +0.0%
1943 2.21 +0.0%
1944 2.21 +0.0%
1945 2.21 +0.0%
1946 2.21 +0.0%
1947 2.21 +0.0%
1948 2.21 +0.0%
1949 2.21 +0.0%
1950 2.21 +0.0%
1951 2.21 +0.0%
1952 2.21 +0.0%
1953 2.21 +0.0%
1954 2.21 +0.0%
1955 2.21 +0.0%
1956 2.21 +0.0%
1957 2.21 +0.0%
1958 2.21 +0.0%
1959 2.21 +0.0%
1960 2.21 +0.0%
1961 2.21 +0.0%
1962 2.21 +0.0%
1963 2.21 +0.0%
1964 2.21 +0.0%
1965 2.21 +0.0%
1966 2.21 +0.0%
1967 2.21 +0.0%
1968 2.21 +0.0%
1969 2.21 +0.0%
1970 2.21 +0.0%
1971 2.21 +0.0%
1972 2.21 +0.0%
1973 2.21 +0.0%
1974 2.21 +0.0%
1975 2.21 +0.0%
1976 2.21 +0.0%
1977 2.21 +0.0%
1978 2.21 +0.0%
1979 2.21 +0.0%
1980 2.21 +0.0%
1981 2.21 +0.0%
1982 2.21 +0.0%
1983 2.21 +0.0%
1984 2.21 +0.0%
1985 2.21 +0.0%
1986 2.21 +0.0%
1987 2.21 +0.0%
1988 2.21 +0.0%
1989 2.21 +0.0%
1990 2.21 +0.0%
1991 2.21 +0.0%
1992 2.21 +0.0%
1993 2.21 +0.0%
1994 2.21 +0.0%
1995 2.21 +0.0%
1996 2.21 +0.0%
1997 2.21 +0.0%
1998 2.21 +0.0%
1999 1.99 -9.8%
2000 1.99 +0.0%
2001 1.99 +0.0%
2002 1.99 +0.0%
2003 1.99 +0.0%
2004 1.99 +0.0%
2005 1.99 +0.0%
2006 1.99 +0.0%
2007 1.99 +0.0%
2008 1.99 +0.0%
2009 1.99 +0.0%
2010 1.99 +0.0%
2011 1.99 +0.0%
2012 1.82 -8.4%
2013 1.82 +0.0%
2014 1.82 +0.0%
2015 1.82 +0.0%
2016 1.82 +0.0%
2017 1.91 +4.6%
2018 1.91 +0.0%
2019 1.91 +0.0%
2020 1.91 +0.0%
2021 1.91 +0.0%
2022 1.91 +0.0%
2023 1.91 +0.0%
2024 1.91 +0.0%
2025 1.91 +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1780s -0.358 -0.358 -0.358 1
1790s -0.358 -0.358 -0.358 10
1800s -0.358 -0.358 -0.358 10
1810s -0.358 -0.358 -0.358 10
1820s -0.358 -0.358 -0.358 10
1830s 0.193 0.193 0.193 10
1840s 0.193 0.193 0.193 10
1850s 0.193 0.193 0.193 10
1860s 0.193 0.193 0.193 10
1870s 0.193 0.193 0.193 10
1880s 0.193 0.193 0.193 10
1890s 0.193 0.193 0.193 10
1900s 0.193 0.193 0.193 10
1910s 0.276 0.193 1.02 10
1920s 1.85 1.02 2.21 10
1930s 2.21 2.21 2.21 10
1940s 2.21 2.21 2.21 10
1950s 2.21 2.21 2.21 10
1960s 2.21 2.21 2.21 10
1970s 2.21 2.21 2.21 10
1980s 2.21 2.21 2.21 10
1990s 2.19 1.99 2.21 10
2000s 1.99 1.99 1.99 10
2010s 1.88 1.82 1.99 10
2020s 1.91 1.91 1.91 6

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  5. 25 Liberia 1.85 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is equality of political power across social groups score in Ireland?
Equality of political power across social groups score in Ireland was 1.91 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest equality of political power across social groups score recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 2.21 in 1923.
What is the lowest equality of political power across social groups score recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was -0.358 in 1789.
How does Ireland rank for equality of political power across social groups score?
Ireland ranks 23rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is equality of political power across social groups score rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Equality of political power across social groups score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Equality of political power across social groups score
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 30,486 data points, 1789–2025
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