What is free and fair elections index in Switzerland?

Free and fair elections index in Switzerland was 0.942 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.955 in 2012.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1798.

How does Switzerland rank for free and fair elections index?

Switzerland ranks 20th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Switzerland 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 Switzerland

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

Switzerland: Free and Fair Elections Index was 0.942 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.942

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

20th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.955

in 2012

All-time low

in 1798

Years of data

228

1798–2025

Free and Fair Elections Index in Switzerland, 1798–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, free and fair elections index in Switzerland stood at 0.942.

The figure is down 0.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Switzerland peaked at 0.955 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1798.

Switzerland ranks 20th 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
1790s	0	0	0	2
1800s	0	0	0	10
1810s	0	0	0	10
1820s	0	0	0	10
1830s	0	0	0	10
1840s	0.1139	0	0.91	10
1850s	0.9058	0.903	0.91	10
1860s	0.9061	0.904	0.907	10
1870s	0.9061	0.905	0.908	10
1880s	0.9056	0.904	0.907	10
1890s	0.9063	0.904	0.908	10
1900s	0.9182	0.901	0.927	10
1910s	0.9244	0.922	0.927	10
1920s	0.9194	0.918	0.922	10
1930s	0.9228	0.921	0.925	10
1940s	0.9214	0.92	0.924	10
1950s	0.9202	0.919	0.924	10
1960s	0.9215	0.918	0.923	10
1970s	0.9254	0.918	0.928	10
1980s	0.9266	0.926	0.927	10
1990s	0.9261	0.923	0.929	10
2000s	0.9283	0.925	0.938	10
2010s	0.9474	0.938	0.955	10
2020s	0.9413	0.935	0.943	6

Countries ranked near Switzerland

21 France 0.941 compare
22 Czechia 0.94 compare
22 Portugal 0.94 compare
22 Taiwan 0.94 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Switzerland

Spring temperature anomalies 0.468 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 3.26 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -0.0171 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4612 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 2.37 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 105.67 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 Switzerland?: Free and fair elections index in Switzerland was 0.942 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Switzerland?: The highest recorded value was 0.955 in 2012.
What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Switzerland?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1798.
How does Switzerland rank for free and fair elections index?: Switzerland ranks 20th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Switzerland?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland 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.