What is free and fair elections index in Belarus?

Free and fair elections index in Belarus was 0.194 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.664 in 1994.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1795.

How does Belarus rank for free and fair elections index?

Belarus ranks 131st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Belarus 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 Belarus

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

Belarus: Free and Fair Elections Index was 0.194 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.194

Change on year

up 12.8%

World rank

131st

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.664

in 1994

All-time low

in 1795

Years of data

231

1795–2025

Free and Fair Elections Index in Belarus, 1795–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, free and fair elections index in Belarus stood at 0.194.

The figure is up 12.8% on the previous year and down 14.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Belarus peaked at 0.664 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1795.

Belarus ranks 131st 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1790s	0	0	0	5
1800s	0	0	0	10
1810s	0	0	0	10
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	0.5897	0.495	0.664	10
2000s	0.2262	0.167	0.432	10
2010s	0.2096	0.148	0.23	10
2020s	0.1555	0.131	0.194	6

Countries ranked near Belarus

128 Rwanda 0.227 compare
129 Vatican 0.22 compare
130 Serbia 0.212 compare
132 Gabon 0.186 compare
133 Comoros 0.183 compare
133 Madagascar 0.183 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Belarus

Spring temperature anomalies 4.96 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -6.27 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 2.19 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 2.92 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 801.16 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is free and fair elections index in Belarus?: Free and fair elections index in Belarus was 0.194 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Belarus?: The highest recorded value was 0.664 in 1994.
What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Belarus?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1795.
How does Belarus rank for free and fair elections index?: Belarus ranks 131st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Belarus?: Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belarus 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.