What is free and fair elections index in Denmark?

Free and fair elections index in Denmark was 0.961 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.964 in 2006.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.

How does Denmark rank for free and fair elections index?

Denmark ranks 4th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Denmark 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 Denmark

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

Denmark: Free and Fair Elections Index was 0.961 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.961

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

4th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.964

in 2006

All-time low

in 1789

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Free and Fair Elections Index in Denmark, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for free and fair elections index in Denmark is 0.961, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Denmark peaked at 0.964 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1789.

Denmark ranks 4th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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	0.1134	0	0.914	10
1850s	0.9055	0.88	0.913	10
1860s	0.912	0.909	0.916	10
1870s	0.8938	0.857	0.917	10
1880s	0.8587	0.856	0.865	10
1890s	0.8851	0.858	0.914	10
1900s	0.9358	0.914	0.94	10
1910s	0.9404	0.94	0.941	10
1920s	0.9396	0.937	0.942	10
1930s	0.936	0.934	0.939	10
1940s	0.7337	0	0.942	10
1950s	0.9395	0.939	0.941	10
1960s	0.9389	0.937	0.94	10
1970s	0.9428	0.939	0.944	10
1980s	0.9434	0.942	0.946	10
1990s	0.9431	0.943	0.944	10
2000s	0.9528	0.942	0.964	10
2010s	0.9623	0.959	0.964	10
2020s	0.9595	0.958	0.961	6

Countries ranked near Denmark

1 Belgium 0.968 compare
2 Norway 0.966 compare
3 Australia 0.962 compare
4 Finland 0.961 compare
6 Germany 0.957 compare
7 Chile 0.956 compare
7 Spain 0.956 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Denmark

Spring temperature anomalies 1.93 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 1.96 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -2.18 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9586 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 2.41 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 129.7 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 Denmark?: Free and fair elections index in Denmark was 0.961 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Denmark?: The highest recorded value was 0.964 in 2006.
What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Denmark?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.
How does Denmark rank for free and fair elections index?: Denmark ranks 4th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Denmark?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Denmark 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.