Centralization of Political Power Index in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.801 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Centralization of Political Power Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for centralization of political power index in Democratic Republic of Congo is 0.801, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.958 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.482, in 1961.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 34th of 173 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.9005 | 0.746 | 0.936 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.744 | 0.744 | 0.744 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.779 | 0.779 | 0.779 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.779 | 0.779 | 0.779 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.779 | 0.779 | 0.779 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.779 | 0.779 | 0.779 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.6576 | 0.482 | 0.869 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.9518 | 0.941 | 0.953 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9283 | 0.903 | 0.958 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7465 | 0.69 | 0.833 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.754 | 0.713 | 0.805 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7485 | 0.676 | 0.803 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 31 Mauritania 0.826 compare
- 32 Haiti 0.809 compare
- 33 Algeria 0.806 compare
- 35 Central African Republic 0.8 compare
- 36 Turkey 0.798 compare
- 37 Saudi Arabia 0.793 compare
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2047 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8778 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.05 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.17 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6722 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 133.85 2010 = 100 (2016)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is centralization of political power index in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Centralization of political power index in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.801 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.958 in 1997.
- What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.482 in 1961.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for centralization of political power index?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 34th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.