What is free and fair elections index in Lithuania?

Free and fair elections index in Lithuania was 0.882 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.94 in 2010.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1795.

How does Lithuania rank for free and fair elections index?

Lithuania ranks 39th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Lithuania 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 Lithuania

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

Lithuania: Free and Fair Elections Index was 0.882 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.882

Change on year

down 1.1%

World rank

39th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.94

in 2010

All-time low

in 1795

Years of data

231

1795–2025

Free and Fair Elections Index in Lithuania, 1795–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for free and fair elections index in Lithuania is 0.882, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Lithuania peaked at 0.94 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1795.

That places Lithuania 39th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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
1790s	0	0	0	5
1800s	0	0	0	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	0	0	10
1870s	0	0	0	10
1880s	0	0	0	10
1890s	0	0	0	10
1900s	0	0	0	10
1910s	0.0048	0	0.048	10
1920s	0.5066	0	0.765	10
1930s	0.0204	0	0.204	10
1940s	0.2234	0.201	0.251	10
1950s	0.2719	0.27	0.274	10
1960s	0.19	0.166	0.273	10
1970s	0.2878	0.239	0.299	10
1980s	0.2999	0.277	0.416	10
1990s	0.9162	0.789	0.937	10
2000s	0.9106	0.898	0.937	10
2010s	0.93	0.918	0.94	10
2020s	0.8963	0.882	0.915	6

Countries ranked near Lithuania

36 United States 0.902 compare
37 Jamaica 0.884 compare
37 Seychelles 0.884 compare
40 Argentina 0.878 compare
41 Barbados 0.875 compare
41 Croatia 0.875 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Lithuania

Spring temperature anomalies 3.94 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 1.65 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -6.34 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 2.32 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 2.97 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 171.24 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 Lithuania?: Free and fair elections index in Lithuania was 0.882 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Lithuania?: The highest recorded value was 0.94 in 2010.
What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Lithuania?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1795.
How does Lithuania rank for free and fair elections index?: Lithuania ranks 39th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Lithuania?: Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lithuania 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.