Centralization of Political Power Index in Croatia
Croatia: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.117 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Centralization of Political Power Index in Croatia, 1941–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, centralization of political power index in Croatia stood at 0.117.
That represents a change of down 12.0% on the previous year and down 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Croatia peaked at 0.993 in 1941 and was at its lowest, 0.065, in 2022.
That places Croatia 134th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.8697 | 0.762 | 0.993 | 9 |
| 1950s | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.6949 | 0.667 | 0.76 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.6554 | 0.647 | 0.667 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.6542 | 0.649 | 0.701 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5545 | 0.509 | 0.672 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1955 | 0.176 | 0.218 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1263 | 0.109 | 0.139 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.099 | 0.065 | 0.133 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Croatia
- 131 Papua New Guinea 0.13 compare
- 132 Moldova 0.126 compare
- 133 Trinidad and Tobago 0.125 compare
- 135 Cape Verde 0.116 compare
- 136 Cyprus 0.11 compare
- 136 Sri Lanka 0.11 compare
More reference data data for Croatia
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.48 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.26 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3804 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.87 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.21 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 144.01 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 Croatia?
- Centralization of political power index in Croatia was 0.117 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.993 in 1941.
- What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.065 in 2022.
- How does Croatia rank for centralization of political power index?
- Croatia ranks 134th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Croatia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Croatia 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.