Free and Fair Elections Index in Bolivia
Bolivia: Free and Fair Elections Index was 0.765 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Free and Fair Elections Index in Bolivia, 1825–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for free and fair elections index in Bolivia is 0.765, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 11.4% on the previous year and up 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Bolivia peaked at 0.892 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1858.
That places Bolivia 62nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 0.2572 | 0.122 | 0.291 | 5 |
| 1830s | 0.233 | 0.175 | 0.291 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.1786 | 0.172 | 0.184 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.1433 | 0 | 0.184 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.0526 | 0 | 0.176 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.0733 | 0 | 0.178 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.1388 | 0 | 0.18 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.16 | 0.111 | 0.178 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.0848 | 0.08 | 0.094 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0826 | 0.079 | 0.085 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.095 | 0.056 | 0.102 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0688 | 0 | 0.14 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0821 | 0.045 | 0.091 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0689 | 0 | 0.163 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0985 | 0 | 0.157 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0117 | 0 | 0.111 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3135 | 0 | 0.703 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8374 | 0.708 | 0.892 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8489 | 0.819 | 0.892 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7191 | 0.508 | 0.789 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6075 | 0.147 | 0.765 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
- 59 Singapore 0.782 compare
- 60 Gambia 0.777 compare
- 61 Dominican Republic 0.768 compare
- 63 Colombia 0.756 compare
- 64 Sao Tome and Principe 0.753 compare
- 65 Solomon Islands 0.748 compare
More reference data data for Bolivia
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5735 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.2559 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.4786 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.54 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.1506 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 197.72 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is free and fair elections index in Bolivia?
- Free and fair elections index in Bolivia was 0.765 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.892 in 1998.
- What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1858.
- How does Bolivia rank for free and fair elections index?
- Bolivia ranks 62nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia 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
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.