What is centralization of political power index in Congo?

Centralization of political power index in Congo was 0.772 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Congo?

The highest recorded value was 0.952 in 1977.

What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Congo?

The lowest recorded value was 0.389 in 1993.

How does Congo rank for centralization of political power index?

Congo ranks 44th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.

Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Congo?

Over the last ten years it is down 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this 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.

Centralization of Political Power Index in Congo

Name: Centralization of Political Power Index in Congo
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Congo: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.772 in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)

0.772

Change on year

up 3.3%

World rank

44th

of 173 countries

All-time high

0.952

in 1977

All-time low

0.389

in 1993

Years of data

123

1903–2025

Centralization of Political Power Index in Congo, 1903–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, centralization of political power index in Congo stood at 0.772.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and down 3.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Congo peaked at 0.952 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0.389, in 1993.

Congo ranks 44th of 173 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 123 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.686	0.686	0.686	7
1910s	0.686	0.686	0.686	10
1920s	0.686	0.686	0.686	10
1930s	0.686	0.686	0.686	10
1940s	0.6522	0.575	0.688	10
1950s	0.5651	0.533	0.575	10
1960s	0.5991	0.435	0.894	10
1970s	0.9355	0.909	0.952	10
1980s	0.914	0.914	0.914	10
1990s	0.5954	0.389	0.894	10
2000s	0.8266	0.82	0.83	10
2010s	0.8072	0.781	0.83	10
2020s	0.7628	0.733	0.781	6

Countries ranked near Congo

42 Vietnam 0.783 compare
43 Zimbabwe 0.779 compare
45 Angola 0.754 compare
46 Djibouti 0.748 compare
47 Burkina Faso 0.742 compare

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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7385 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.6531 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is centralization of political power index in Congo?: Centralization of political power index in Congo was 0.772 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Congo?: The highest recorded value was 0.952 in 1977.
What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Congo?: The lowest recorded value was 0.389 in 1993.
How does Congo rank for centralization of political power index?: Congo ranks 44th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Congo?: Over the last ten years it is down 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this 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

Indicator: Centralization of Political Power Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 29,802 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which the executive is unconstrained by the legislature, judiciary, electoral management body, and other oversight.