What is free and fair elections index in Finland?

Free and fair elections index in Finland 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 Finland?

The highest recorded value was 0.97 in 2018.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1809.

How does Finland rank for free and fair elections index?

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

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

Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Finland 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 Finland

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

Finland: 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

0.97

in 2018

All-time low

in 1809

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Free and Fair Elections Index in Finland, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, free and fair elections index in Finland stood at 0.961.

The figure is down 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Finland peaked at 0.97 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1809.

Finland 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	0.811	0.811	0.811	1
1790s	0.8118	0.811	0.812	10
1800s	0.7317	0	0.813	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	0.553	0	0.885	10
1870s	0.8856	0.885	0.887	10
1880s	0.8835	0.88	0.887	10
1890s	0.8837	0.88	0.888	10
1900s	0.8941	0.883	0.92	10
1910s	0.9118	0.889	0.92	10
1920s	0.876	0.87	0.887	10
1930s	0.8737	0.869	0.877	10
1940s	0.8946	0.874	0.92	10
1950s	0.9352	0.923	0.942	10
1960s	0.9457	0.939	0.95	10
1970s	0.9477	0.947	0.949	10
1980s	0.9481	0.947	0.949	10
1990s	0.9497	0.948	0.95	10
2000s	0.9556	0.95	0.963	10
2010s	0.9667	0.963	0.97	10
2020s	0.9628	0.957	0.966	6

Countries ranked near Finland

1 Belgium 0.968 compare
2 Norway 0.966 compare
3 Australia 0.962 compare
4 Denmark 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 Finland

Spring temperature anomalies 5.45 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 1.52 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -5.24 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 2.9 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 2.51 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 133.54 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 Finland?: Free and fair elections index in Finland 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 Finland?: The highest recorded value was 0.97 in 2018.
What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Finland?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1809.
How does Finland rank for free and fair elections index?: Finland ranks 4th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Finland?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Finland 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.