What is legislative checks on government index in Estonia?

Legislative checks on government index in Estonia was 0.932 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.97 in 2018.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.051 in 1940.

How does Estonia rank for legislative checks on government index?

Estonia ranks 15th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Estonia 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 Estonia

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

Estonia: Legislative Checks on Government Index was 0.932 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.932

Change on year

down 2.4%

World rank

15th

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.97

in 2018

All-time low

0.051

in 1940

Years of data

120

1906–2025

Legislative Checks on Government Index in Estonia, 1906–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for legislative checks on government index in Estonia is 0.932, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and down 2.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, legislative checks on government index in Estonia peaked at 0.97 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.051, in 1940.

Estonia ranks 15th of 174 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.1985	0.158	0.222	4
1910s	0.3097	0.212	0.652	10
1920s	0.7773	0.731	0.785	10
1930s	0.4776	0.264	0.776	10
1940s	0.051	0.051	0.051	10
1950s	0.051	0.051	0.051	10
1960s	0.051	0.051	0.051	10
1970s	0.051	0.051	0.051	10
1980s	0.1058	0.086	0.25	10
1990s	0.8889	0.796	0.924	10
2000s	0.9201	0.911	0.924	10
2010s	0.9557	0.945	0.97	10
2020s	0.9505	0.932	0.964	6

Countries ranked near Estonia

12 South Korea 0.942 compare
13 Australia 0.94 compare
14 Brazil 0.933 compare
16 Czechia 0.929 compare
16 Mauritius 0.929 compare
18 Taiwan 0.923 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

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Summer temperature anomalies 1.4 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -5.32 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies 2.35 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 3.22 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 179.99 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is legislative checks on government index in Estonia?: Legislative checks on government index in Estonia was 0.932 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest legislative checks on government index recorded in Estonia?: The highest recorded value was 0.97 in 2018.
What is the lowest legislative checks on government index recorded in Estonia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.051 in 1940.
How does Estonia rank for legislative checks on government index?: Estonia ranks 15th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is legislative checks on government index rising or falling in Estonia?: Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Estonia 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.