What is legislative checks on government index in Venezuela?

Legislative checks on government index in Venezuela was 0.04 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.915 in 1991.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1900.

How does Venezuela rank for legislative checks on government index?

Venezuela ranks 172nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 64.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Venezuela 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 Venezuela

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

Venezuela: Legislative Checks on Government Index was 0.04 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.04

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

172nd

of 174 countries

All-time high

0.915

in 1991

All-time low

0.012

in 1900

Years of data

196

1830–2025

Legislative Checks on Government Index in Venezuela, 1830–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for legislative checks on government index in Venezuela is 0.04, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 64.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, legislative checks on government index in Venezuela peaked at 0.915 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.012, in 1900.

Venezuela ranks 172nd 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
1830s	0.717	0.717	0.717	10
1840s	0.5	0.031	0.599	10
1850s	0.0386	0.031	0.069	10
1860s	0.1299	0.069	0.156	10
1870s	0.072	0.072	0.072	10
1880s	0.0825	0.072	0.107	10
1890s	0.0995	0.032	0.107	10
1900s	0.012	0.012	0.012	10
1910s	0.012	0.012	0.012	10
1920s	0.012	0.012	0.012	10
1930s	0.0896	0.012	0.206	10
1940s	0.2617	0.173	0.38	10
1950s	0.4231	0.38	0.811	10
1960s	0.845	0.811	0.861	10
1970s	0.8559	0.85	0.865	10
1980s	0.8519	0.845	0.875	10
1990s	0.8594	0.507	0.915	10
2000s	0.1458	0.039	0.316	10
2010s	0.1128	0.029	0.282	10
2020s	0.0648	0.04	0.138	6

Countries ranked near Venezuela

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174 Nicaragua 0.026 compare

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Summer temperature anomalies 0.717 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 1.01 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5589 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.7491 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 2,740 2010 = 100 (2016)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is legislative checks on government index in Venezuela?: Legislative checks on government index in Venezuela was 0.04 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest legislative checks on government index recorded in Venezuela?: The highest recorded value was 0.915 in 1991.
What is the lowest legislative checks on government index recorded in Venezuela?: The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1900.
How does Venezuela rank for legislative checks on government index?: Venezuela ranks 172nd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
Is legislative checks on government index rising or falling in Venezuela?: Over the last ten years it is down 64.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Venezuela 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.