What is free and fair elections index in Serbia?

Free and fair elections index in Serbia was 0.212 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.67 in 2003.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.

How does Serbia rank for free and fair elections index?

Serbia ranks 130th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 57.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Serbia 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 Serbia

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

Serbia: Free and Fair Elections Index was 0.212 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.212

Change on year

up 2.4%

World rank

130th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.67

in 2003

All-time low

in 1789

Years of data

234

1789–2025

Free and Fair Elections Index in Serbia, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, free and fair elections index in Serbia stood at 0.212.

That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and down 57.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Serbia peaked at 0.67 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1789.

That places Serbia 130th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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	0	0	10
1850s	0.0602	0	0.301	10
1860s	0.2986	0.297	0.301	10
1870s	0.2954	0.29	0.302	10
1880s	0.2898	0.276	0.304	10
1890s	0.2966	0.248	0.322	10
1900s	0.2895	0.243	0.301	10
1910s	0.2493	0.243	0.261	10
1920s	0.2777	0.238	0.294	10
1930s	0.1563	0	0.245	7
1940s	0.0801	0	0.245	10
1950s	0.1132	0.107	0.115	10
1960s	0.1115	0.109	0.113	10
1970s	0.1008	0	0.112	10
1980s	0.112	0.112	0.112	10
1990s	0.2228	0	0.289	10
2000s	0.6043	0.411	0.67	10
2010s	0.5097	0.372	0.636	10
2020s	0.2953	0.207	0.355	6

Countries ranked near Serbia

127 Iran 0.235 compare
128 Rwanda 0.227 compare
129 Vatican 0.22 compare
131 Belarus 0.194 compare
132 Gabon 0.186 compare
133 Comoros 0.183 compare
133 Madagascar 0.183 compare

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More reference data data for Serbia

Spring temperature anomalies 1.37 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 1.84 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.7013 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 2.32 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.74 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 208.32 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 Serbia?: Free and fair elections index in Serbia was 0.212 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Serbia?: The highest recorded value was 0.67 in 2003.
What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Serbia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.
How does Serbia rank for free and fair elections index?: Serbia ranks 130th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Serbia?: Over the last ten years it is down 57.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Serbia 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.