Centralization of Political Power Index in Cyprus
Cyprus: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.11 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Centralization of Political Power Index in Cyprus, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, centralization of political power index in Cyprus stood at 0.11.
That represents a change of down 16.0% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Cyprus peaked at 0.505 in 1956 and was at its lowest, 0.095, in 2009.
Cyprus ranks 136th of 173 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.481 | 0.481 | 0.481 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.481 | 0.481 | 0.481 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.481 | 0.481 | 0.481 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.481 | 0.481 | 0.481 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.481 | 0.481 | 0.481 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.4915 | 0.481 | 0.505 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2472 | 0.231 | 0.393 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1963 | 0.172 | 0.226 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1733 | 0.163 | 0.175 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1381 | 0.132 | 0.139 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1015 | 0.095 | 0.119 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1054 | 0.095 | 0.13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.132 | 0.11 | 0.151 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More reference data data for Cyprus
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.8809 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.3996 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2713 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.1512 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8299 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 119.37 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 Cyprus?
- Centralization of political power index in Cyprus was 0.11 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 0.505 in 1956.
- What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.095 in 2009.
- How does Cyprus rank for centralization of political power index?
- Cyprus ranks 136th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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.