What is free and fair elections index in Russia?

Free and fair elections index in Russia was 0.135 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.59 in 1992.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.

How does Russia rank for free and fair elections index?

Russia ranks 141st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 60.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Russia 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 Russia

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

Russia: Free and Fair Elections Index was 0.135 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.135

Change on year

down 4.9%

World rank

141st

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.59

in 1992

All-time low

in 1789

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Free and Fair Elections Index in Russia, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

Russia recorded 0.135 for free and fair elections index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 60.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Russia peaked at 0.59 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1789.

That places Russia 141st out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom 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	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	0.0732	0	0.342	10
1920s	0.3644	0.342	0.374	10
1930s	0.3516	0.227	0.385	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	0.5188	0.466	0.59	10
2000s	0.4443	0.376	0.505	10
2010s	0.348	0.33	0.392	10
2020s	0.2302	0.135	0.323	6

Countries ranked near Russia

138 Djibouti 0.167 compare
139 Egypt 0.137 compare
139 Nicaragua 0.137 compare
142 Uganda 0.129 compare
143 Central African Republic 0.123 compare
144 North Korea 0.122 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Russia

Spring temperature anomalies 1.87 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 1.68 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -1.2 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 1.03 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.367 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 283.02 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is free and fair elections index in Russia?: Free and fair elections index in Russia was 0.135 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Russia?: The highest recorded value was 0.59 in 1992.
What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Russia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.
How does Russia rank for free and fair elections index?: Russia ranks 141st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Russia?: Over the last ten years it is down 60.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russia 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.