What is free and fair elections index in Mexico?

Free and fair elections index in Mexico was 0.545 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.867 in 2004.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.

How does Mexico rank for free and fair elections index?

Mexico ranks 88th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 26.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Mexico 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 Mexico

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

Mexico: Free and Fair Elections Index was 0.545 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.545

Change on year

down 7.9%

World rank

88th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.867

in 2004

All-time low

in 1789

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Free and Fair Elections Index in Mexico, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, free and fair elections index in Mexico stood at 0.545.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.9% on the previous year and down 26.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Mexico peaked at 0.867 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1789.

Mexico ranks 88th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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	0.1747	0	0.226	10
1850s	0.182	0	0.226	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	0.0777	0	0.281	10
1920s	0.0668	0.006	0.143	10
1930s	0.049	0.045	0.054	10
1940s	0.0555	0.044	0.078	10
1950s	0.0865	0.082	0.092	10
1960s	0.1073	0.092	0.13	10
1970s	0.1208	0.103	0.149	10
1980s	0.1996	0.141	0.281	10
1990s	0.5787	0.344	0.796	10
2000s	0.8045	0.717	0.867	10
2010s	0.7567	0.728	0.807	10
2020s	0.6887	0.545	0.807	6

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Frequently asked questions

What is free and fair elections index in Mexico?: Free and fair elections index in Mexico was 0.545 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Mexico?: The highest recorded value was 0.867 in 2004.
What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Mexico?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.
How does Mexico rank for free and fair elections index?: Mexico ranks 88th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Mexico?: Over the last ten years it is down 26.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico 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.