What is free and fair elections index in Czechia?

Free and fair elections index in Czechia was 0.94 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.96 in 2007.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.

How does Czechia rank for free and fair elections index?

Czechia ranks 22nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Czechia 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 Czechia

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

Czechia: Free and Fair Elections Index was 0.94 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.94

Change on year

down 0.8%

World rank

22nd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.96

in 2007

All-time low

in 1789

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Free and Fair Elections Index in Czechia, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

Czechia recorded 0.94 for free and fair elections index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Czechia peaked at 0.96 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1789.

Czechia ranks 22nd of 176 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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	0.1073	0	0.677	10
1850s	0.0677	0	0.677	10
1860s	0.1926	0	0.642	10
1870s	0.6518	0.591	0.674	10
1880s	0.6315	0.589	0.674	10
1890s	0.5335	0.5	0.589	10
1900s	0.4975	0.422	0.525	10
1910s	0.3468	0	0.436	10
1920s	0.8761	0.63	0.916	10
1930s	0.8362	0.174	0.913	10
1940s	0.193	0	0.638	10
1950s	0.4124	0.391	0.433	10
1960s	0.4228	0.421	0.428	10
1970s	0.4235	0.421	0.424	10
1980s	0.4228	0.42	0.426	10
1990s	0.9286	0.799	0.952	10
2000s	0.9467	0.925	0.96	10
2010s	0.9446	0.899	0.959	10
2020s	0.9352	0.913	0.948	6

Countries ranked near Czechia

20 Switzerland 0.942 compare
21 France 0.941 compare
22 Portugal 0.94 compare
22 Taiwan 0.94 compare
25 Austria 0.938 compare
25 Slovakia 0.938 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Czechia

Spring temperature anomalies 2.21 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 2.78 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -1.62 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9015 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.35 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 166.8 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is free and fair elections index in Czechia?: Free and fair elections index in Czechia was 0.94 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Czechia?: The highest recorded value was 0.96 in 2007.
What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Czechia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.
How does Czechia rank for free and fair elections index?: Czechia ranks 22nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Czechia?: Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Czechia 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.