Equality of Political Power across Social Groups Score in South Africa
South Africa: Equality of Political Power across Social Groups Score was 0.423 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.423
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
111th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.782
in 1995
All-time low
-2.2
in 1947
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Equality of Political Power across Social Groups Score in South Africa, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, equality of political power across social groups score in South Africa stood at 0.423.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 45.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, equality of political power across social groups score in South Africa peaked at 0.782 in 1995 and was at its lowest, -2.2, in 1947.
South Africa ranks 111th 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.
Equality of Political Power across Social Groups Score in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | -1.41 | — |
| 1901 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1908 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1911 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1920 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1921 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -1.41 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -2.2 | +56.3% |
| 1948 | -2.11 | -4.0% |
| 1949 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1961 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1966 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1967 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1969 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1991 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | -2.11 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.767 | -136.4% |
| 1995 | 0.782 | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.782 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.626 | -19.9% |
| 2022 | 0.693 | +10.7% |
| 2023 | 0.423 | -39.0% |
| 2024 | 0.423 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.423 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -1.41 | -1.41 | -1.41 | 10 |
| 1910s | -1.41 | -1.41 | -1.41 | 10 |
| 1920s | -1.41 | -1.41 | -1.41 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.41 | -1.41 | -1.41 | 10 |
| 1940s | -1.62 | -2.2 | -1.41 | 10 |
| 1950s | -2.11 | -2.11 | -2.11 | 10 |
| 1960s | -2.11 | -2.11 | -2.11 | 10 |
| 1970s | -2.11 | -2.11 | -2.11 | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.11 | -2.11 | -2.11 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.3759 | -2.11 | 0.782 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.782 | 0.782 | 0.782 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.782 | 0.782 | 0.782 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5617 | 0.423 | 0.782 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is equality of political power across social groups score in South Africa?
- Equality of political power across social groups score in South Africa was 0.423 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest equality of political power across social groups score recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.782 in 1995.
- What is the lowest equality of political power across social groups score recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.2 in 1947.
- How does South Africa rank for equality of political power across social groups score?
- South Africa ranks 111th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is equality of political power across social groups score rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.9%. 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 Equality of Political Power across Social Groups Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which social groups — defined by language, ethnicity, religion, race, region, and/or caste — are irrelevant to politics or have similar political power.