What is free and fair elections index in Portugal?

Free and fair elections index in Portugal 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 Portugal?

The highest recorded value was 0.973 in 2010.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.

How does Portugal rank for free and fair elections index?

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

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

Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Portugal 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 Portugal

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

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

Latest (2025)

0.94

Change on year

down 0.3%

World rank

22nd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.973

in 2010

All-time low

in 1789

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Free and Fair Elections Index in Portugal, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

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

That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Portugal peaked at 0.973 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1789.

Portugal 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	0.2066	0.016	0.269	10
1830s	0.1371	0.111	0.172	10
1840s	0.1117	0.079	0.118	10
1850s	0.1653	0.114	0.207	10
1860s	0.3148	0.31	0.319	10
1870s	0.3181	0.311	0.319	10
1880s	0.3149	0.311	0.322	10
1890s	0.2989	0.282	0.318	10
1900s	0.2379	0.232	0.275	10
1910s	0.2298	0.146	0.316	10
1920s	0.1635	0	0.248	10
1930s	0.0453	0.004	0.071	10
1940s	0.0526	0.044	0.056	10
1950s	0.0592	0.056	0.061	10
1960s	0.0393	0	0.063	10
1970s	0.3432	0.082	0.732	10
1980s	0.9198	0.886	0.936	10
1990s	0.9332	0.932	0.936	10
2000s	0.9572	0.932	0.971	10
2010s	0.9683	0.96	0.973	10
2020s	0.9532	0.94	0.965	6

Countries ranked near Portugal

20 Switzerland 0.942 compare
21 France 0.941 compare
22 Czechia 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 Portugal

Spring temperature anomalies 0.5537 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 2.05 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.3824 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies -0.3904 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.0004 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 132.05 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 Portugal?: Free and fair elections index in Portugal 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 Portugal?: The highest recorded value was 0.973 in 2010.
What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Portugal?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.
How does Portugal rank for free and fair elections index?: Portugal ranks 22nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Portugal?: Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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.