What is free and fair elections index in Australia?

Free and fair elections index in Australia was 0.962 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Australia?

The highest recorded value was 0.977 in 2011.

What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Australia?

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.

How does Australia rank for free and fair elections index?

Australia ranks 3rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Australia?

Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Australia data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Free and Fair Elections Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Free and Fair Elections Index in Australia

Name: Free and Fair Elections Index in Australia
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Australia: Free and Fair Elections Index was 0.962 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.962

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

3rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.977

in 2011

All-time low

in 1789

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Free and Fair Elections Index in Australia, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

Australia recorded 0.962 for free and fair elections index in 2025.

The figure is up 0.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Australia peaked at 0.977 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1789.

Australia ranks 3rd of 176 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1780s	0	0	0	1
1790s	0	0	0	10
1800s	0	0	0	10
1810s	0	0	0	10
1820s	0	0	0	10
1830s	0	0	0	10
1840s	0.4932	0	0.776	10
1850s	0.8004	0.77	0.876	10
1860s	0.8753	0.874	0.877	10
1870s	0.8744	0.872	0.877	10
1880s	0.8769	0.872	0.882	10
1890s	0.8754	0.873	0.878	10
1900s	0.9063	0.878	0.925	10
1910s	0.9152	0.885	0.928	10
1920s	0.9311	0.928	0.934	10
1930s	0.9315	0.93	0.934	10
1940s	0.9318	0.929	0.934	10
1950s	0.9273	0.919	0.933	10
1960s	0.9307	0.928	0.933	10
1970s	0.9319	0.93	0.938	10
1980s	0.9476	0.932	0.955	10
1990s	0.9561	0.955	0.957	10
2000s	0.9555	0.951	0.965	10
2010s	0.9657	0.954	0.977	10
2020s	0.955	0.944	0.962	6

Countries ranked near Australia

1 Belgium 0.968 compare
2 Norway 0.966 compare
4 Denmark 0.961 compare
4 Finland 0.961 compare
6 Germany 0.957 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Australia

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Summer temperature anomalies 0.8615 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 1.13 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.0026 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.4713 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 148.46 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is free and fair elections index in Australia?: Free and fair elections index in Australia was 0.962 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Australia?: The highest recorded value was 0.977 in 2011.
What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Australia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.
How does Australia rank for free and fair elections index?: Australia ranks 3rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Australia?: Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Free and Fair Elections Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Free and Fair Elections Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,402 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which registration fraud, systematic irregularities, government intimidation of the opposition, vote buying, and election violence are absent, and the election management body is autonomous and has enough staff and resources.