What is centralization of political power index in Finland?

Centralization of political power index in Finland was 0.024 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.39 in 1905.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.016 in 2018.

How does Finland rank for centralization of political power index?

Finland ranks 168th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Finland 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 Finland

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

Finland: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.024 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.024

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

168th

of 173 countries

All-time high

0.39

in 1905

All-time low

0.016

in 2018

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Centralization of Political Power Index in Finland, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

Finland recorded 0.024 for centralization of political power index in 2025.

That represents a change of up 14.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Finland peaked at 0.39 in 1905 and was at its lowest, 0.016, in 2018.

Finland ranks 168th 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
1780s	0.208	0.208	0.208	1
1790s	0.2059	0.205	0.214	10
1800s	0.2229	0.205	0.384	10
1810s	0.384	0.384	0.384	10
1820s	0.384	0.384	0.384	10
1830s	0.384	0.384	0.384	10
1840s	0.384	0.384	0.384	10
1850s	0.384	0.384	0.384	10
1860s	0.384	0.384	0.384	10
1870s	0.384	0.384	0.384	10
1880s	0.384	0.384	0.384	10
1890s	0.384	0.384	0.384	10
1900s	0.3658	0.325	0.39	10
1910s	0.2594	0.105	0.316	10
1920s	0.105	0.105	0.105	10
1930s	0.0843	0.076	0.111	10
1940s	0.0783	0.044	0.095	10
1950s	0.038	0.038	0.038	10
1960s	0.038	0.038	0.038	10
1970s	0.0375	0.036	0.045	10
1980s	0.0323	0.026	0.042	10
1990s	0.025	0.025	0.025	10
2000s	0.025	0.025	0.025	10
2010s	0.0207	0.016	0.025	10
2020s	0.0208	0.018	0.024	6

Countries ranked near Finland

165 Germany 0.03 compare
166 Norway 0.027 compare
167 Estonia 0.026 compare
169 Sweden 0.023 compare
170 New Zealand 0.02 compare
171 Switzerland 0.019 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is centralization of political power index in Finland?: Centralization of political power index in Finland was 0.024 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Finland?: The highest recorded value was 0.39 in 1905.
What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Finland?: The lowest recorded value was 0.016 in 2018.
How does Finland rank for centralization of political power index?: Finland ranks 168th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Finland?: Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Finland 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.