Free and Fair Elections Index in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: Free and Fair Elections Index was 0.111 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.111
Change on year
up 15.6%
World rank
146th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.435
in 1992
All-time low
0
in 1813
Years of data
213
1813–2025

Free and Fair Elections Index in Azerbaijan, 1813–2025

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

Analysis

Azerbaijan recorded 0.111 for free and fair elections index in 2025.

The figure is up 15.6% on the previous year and up 98.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Azerbaijan peaked at 0.435 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1813.

That places Azerbaijan 146th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1810s 0 0 0 7
1820s 0 0 0 10
1830s 0 0 0 10
1840s 0 0 0 10
1850s 0 0 0 10
1860s 0 0 0 10
1870s 0 0 0 10
1880s 0 0 0 10
1890s 0 0 0 10
1900s 0 0 0 10
1910s 0.0732 0 0.342 10
1920s 0.3644 0.342 0.374 10
1930s 0.3516 0.227 0.385 10
1940s 0.2234 0.201 0.251 10
1950s 0.2719 0.27 0.274 10
1960s 0.19 0.166 0.273 10
1970s 0.2878 0.239 0.299 10
1980s 0.2999 0.277 0.416 10
1990s 0.2334 0.11 0.435 10
2000s 0.1282 0.109 0.155 10
2010s 0.0807 0.054 0.122 10
2020s 0.0898 0.082 0.111 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is free and fair elections index in Azerbaijan?
Free and fair elections index in Azerbaijan was 0.111 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Azerbaijan?
The highest recorded value was 0.435 in 1992.
What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Azerbaijan?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1813.
How does Azerbaijan rank for free and fair elections index?
Azerbaijan ranks 146th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
Over the last ten years it is up 98.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Azerbaijan 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

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.