Centralization of Political Power Index in Canada
Canada: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.085 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Centralization of Political Power Index in Canada, 1841–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Canada recorded 0.085 for centralization of political power index in 2025.
That represents a change of up 16.4% on the previous year and up 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Canada peaked at 0.218 in 1841 and was at its lowest, 0.05, in 2019.
That places Canada 146th out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840s | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 9 |
| 1850s | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.17 | 0.138 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.138 | 0.138 | 0.138 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.138 | 0.138 | 0.138 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.138 | 0.138 | 0.138 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.138 | 0.138 | 0.138 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.1095 | 0.107 | 0.124 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.1098 | 0.108 | 0.11 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.101 | 0.06 | 0.11 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0606 | 0.059 | 0.061 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0599 | 0.059 | 0.061 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0525 | 0.052 | 0.053 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0542 | 0.051 | 0.075 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.056 | 0.056 | 0.056 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0548 | 0.054 | 0.056 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0543 | 0.05 | 0.058 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0813 | 0.07 | 0.094 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More reference data data for Canada
- Spring temperature anomalies -4.58 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.7 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.12 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 2.47 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -2.57 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 140.97 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 Canada?
- Centralization of political power index in Canada was 0.085 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 0.218 in 1841.
- What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.05 in 2019.
- How does Canada rank for centralization of political power index?
- Canada ranks 146th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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.