Percentage of territory effectively controlled by government in Germany
Germany: Percentage of territory effectively controlled by government was 99.7% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
99.7%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
33rd
of 174 countries
All-time high
99.7%
in 2022
All-time low
50.0%
in 1789
Years of data
191
1789–2025
Percentage of territory effectively controlled by government in Germany, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, percentage of territory effectively controlled by government in Germany stood at 99.7%. That is the highest value across all 191 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of territory effectively controlled by government in Germany peaked at 99.7% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 50.0%, in 1789.
That places Germany 33rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 191 years of available data.
Percentage of territory effectively controlled by government in Germany, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1789 | 50.0% | — |
| 1790 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1791 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1792 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1793 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1794 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1795 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1796 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1797 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1798 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1799 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1800 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1801 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1802 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1803 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1804 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1805 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1806 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1807 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1808 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1809 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1810 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1811 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1812 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1813 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1814 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1815 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1816 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1817 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1818 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1820 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1821 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1822 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1823 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1824 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1825 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1826 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1827 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1828 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1829 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1830 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1831 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1832 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1834 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1835 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1836 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1837 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1838 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1839 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1840 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1841 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1842 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1843 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1844 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 50.0% | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 92.5% | +85.0% |
| 1849 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1852 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1855 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1856 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1857 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1858 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1859 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1861 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1862 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1863 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1864 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1865 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1866 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1867 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1868 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1869 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1872 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1873 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1874 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1875 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1876 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1877 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1878 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1879 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1881 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1882 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1883 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1884 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1885 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1886 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1887 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1888 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1889 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1891 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1898 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 92.4% | -0.1% |
| 1914 | 92.5% | +0.1% |
| 1915 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 92.5% | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 85.6% | -7.4% |
| 1919 | 84.4% | -1.4% |
| 1920 | 89.6% | +6.1% |
| 1921 | 89.6% | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 89.6% | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 75.8% | -15.3% |
| 1924 | 75.8% | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 75.8% | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 81.7% | +7.7% |
| 1927 | 81.7% | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 81.7% | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 81.7% | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 81.7% | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 81.7% | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 81.7% | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 81.7% | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 81.7% | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 81.7% | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 80.0% | -2.0% |
| 1937 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 80.0% | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 90.0% | +12.5% |
| 1992 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 91.7% | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 91.7% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 91.7% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 91.7% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 91.7% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 91.7% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 91.7% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 91.7% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 91.7% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 91.7% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 91.7% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 91.7% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 99.7% | +8.7% |
| 2023 | 99.7% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 99.7% | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 99.7% | +0.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 99.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 98.9%, 1.0× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Germany's 99.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 99.0%, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 1 |
| 1790s | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 10 |
| 1800s | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 10 |
| 1810s | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 10 |
| 1820s | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 10 |
| 1830s | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 10 |
| 1840s | 58.5% | 50.0% | 92.5% | 10 |
| 1850s | 92.5% | 92.5% | 92.5% | 10 |
| 1860s | 92.5% | 92.5% | 92.5% | 10 |
| 1870s | 92.5% | 92.5% | 92.5% | 10 |
| 1880s | 92.5% | 92.5% | 92.5% | 10 |
| 1890s | 92.5% | 92.5% | 92.5% | 10 |
| 1900s | 92.5% | 92.5% | 92.5% | 10 |
| 1910s | 91.0% | 84.4% | 92.5% | 10 |
| 1920s | 82.3% | 75.8% | 89.6% | 10 |
| 1930s | 81.0% | 80.0% | 81.7% | 10 |
| 1940s | 80.0% | 80.0% | 80.0% | 5 |
| 1990s | 90.0% | 90.0% | 90.0% | 9 |
| 2000s | 90.0% | 90.0% | 90.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 91.7% | 91.7% | 91.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 97.0% | 91.7% | 99.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 30 Bangladesh 99.8% compare
- 30 Kyrgyzstan 99.8% compare
- 32 Turkmenistan 99.8% compare
- 34 Slovenia 99.6% compare
- 35 Algeria 99.5% compare
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More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of territory effectively controlled by government in Germany?
- Percentage of territory effectively controlled by government in Germany was 99.7% in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest percentage of territory effectively controlled by government recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 99.7% in 2022.
- What is the lowest percentage of territory effectively controlled by government recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.0% in 1789.
- How does Germany rank for percentage of territory effectively controlled by government?
- Germany ranks 33rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is percentage of territory effectively controlled by government rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Percentage of territory effectively controlled by government. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Central estimate of the percentage of territory controlled by the government.