What is legislative checks on government index in Cuba?

Legislative checks on government index in Cuba was 0.095 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest legislative checks on government index recorded in Cuba?

The highest recorded value was 0.777 in 1940.

What is the lowest legislative checks on government index recorded in Cuba?

The lowest recorded value was 0.068 in 2013.

How does Cuba rank for legislative checks on government index?

Cuba ranks 161st out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

Is legislative checks on government index rising or falling in Cuba?

Over the last ten years it is up 39.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Cuba data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Legislative Checks on Government Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Legislative Checks on Government Index in Cuba

Name: Legislative Checks on Government Index in Cuba
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Cuba: Legislative Checks on Government Index was 0.095 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.095

Change on year

up 13.1%

World rank

161st

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.777

in 1940

All-time low

0.068

in 2013

Years of data

150

1812–2025

Legislative Checks on Government Index in Cuba, 1812–2025

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

Analysis

Cuba recorded 0.095 for legislative checks on government index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.1% on the previous year and up 39.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, legislative checks on government index in Cuba peaked at 0.777 in 1940 and was at its lowest, 0.068, in 2013.

Cuba ranks 161st of 174 countries on this measure, 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
1810s	0.102	0.102	0.102	8
1820s	0.102	0.102	0.102	10
1830s	0.102	0.102	0.102	7
1900s	0.533	0.533	0.533	9
1910s	0.533	0.533	0.533	10
1920s	0.5192	0.455	0.542	10
1930s	0.4682	0.455	0.477	10
1940s	0.777	0.777	0.777	10
1950s	0.4047	0.252	0.777	10
1960s	0.223	0.223	0.223	10
1970s	0.1663	0.072	0.223	10
1980s	0.072	0.072	0.072	10
1990s	0.07	0.07	0.07	10
2000s	0.0704	0.07	0.074	10
2010s	0.0762	0.068	0.1	10
2020s	0.0873	0.084	0.095	6

Countries ranked near Cuba

158 Hong Kong 0.107 compare
159 Ethiopia 0.099 compare
160 Mali 0.096 compare
162 Eritrea 0.092 compare
163 North Korea 0.087 compare
164 Uzbekistan 0.079 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

More reference data data for Cuba

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Summer temperature anomalies 0.6529 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.1375 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5937 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.7811 °C (2025)
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Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is legislative checks on government index in Cuba?: Legislative checks on government index in Cuba was 0.095 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest legislative checks on government index recorded in Cuba?: The highest recorded value was 0.777 in 1940.
What is the lowest legislative checks on government index recorded in Cuba?: The lowest recorded value was 0.068 in 2013.
How does Cuba rank for legislative checks on government index?: Cuba ranks 161st out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is legislative checks on government index rising or falling in Cuba?: Over the last ten years it is up 39.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cuba data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Legislative Checks on Government Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Legislative Checks on Government Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 174 places, 23,601 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which the legislature, including opposition parties, questions executive officials and oversees and investigates the executive.