Centralization of Political Power Index in Bhutan
Bhutan: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.169 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Centralization of Political Power Index in Bhutan, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, centralization of political power index in Bhutan stood at 0.169.
The figure is up 113.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Bhutan peaked at 0.626 in 1900 and was at its lowest, 0.064, in 2019.
That places Bhutan 121st out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 126 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.6083 | 0.567 | 0.626 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.567 | 0.567 | 0.567 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.567 | 0.567 | 0.567 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.567 | 0.567 | 0.567 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.567 | 0.567 | 0.567 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.4584 | 0.351 | 0.567 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.3894 | 0.375 | 0.393 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.375 | 0.375 | 0.375 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.375 | 0.375 | 0.375 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3717 | 0.358 | 0.375 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2667 | 0.087 | 0.35 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0816 | 0.064 | 0.094 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1275 | 0.07 | 0.169 | 6 |
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More reference data data for Bhutan
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.97 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.6061 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.67 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.49 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.34 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 225.79 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is centralization of political power index in Bhutan?
- Centralization of political power index in Bhutan was 0.169 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.626 in 1900.
- What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.064 in 2019.
- How does Bhutan rank for centralization of political power index?
- Bhutan ranks 121st out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Centralization of Political Power Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which the executive is unconstrained by the legislature, judiciary, electoral management body, and other oversight.