Free and Fair Elections Index in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Free and Fair Elections Index was 0.123 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.123
Change on year
down 24.5%
World rank
143rd
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.391
in 1959
All-time low
0
in 1920
Years of data
106
1920–2025

Free and Fair Elections Index in Central African Republic, 1920–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, free and fair elections index in Central African Republic stood at 0.123.

The figure is down 24.5% on the previous year and up 6,050.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Central African Republic peaked at 0.391 in 1959 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1920.

That places Central African Republic 143rd 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
1920s 0 0 0 10
1930s 0 0 0 10
1940s 0.0935 0 0.307 10
1950s 0.3457 0.307 0.391 10
1960s 0.1432 0 0.302 10
1970s 0 0 0 10
1980s 0.0283 0 0.089 10
1990s 0.1781 0.105 0.215 10
2000s 0.1432 0 0.188 10
2010s 0.1628 0 0.289 10
2020s 0.1737 0.123 0.283 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is free and fair elections index in Central African Republic?
Free and fair elections index in Central African Republic was 0.123 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 0.391 in 1959.
What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1920.
How does Central African Republic rank for free and fair elections index?
Central African Republic ranks 143rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 6,050.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic 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
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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.