What is centralization of political power index in Germany?

Centralization of political power index in Germany was 0.03 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.974 in 1934.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.021 in 2010.

How does Germany rank for centralization of political power index?

Germany ranks 165th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 36.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Germany 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 Germany

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

Germany: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.03 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.03

Change on year

up 3.4%

World rank

165th

of 173 countries

All-time high

0.974

in 1934

All-time low

0.021

in 2010

Years of data

191

1789–2025

Centralization of Political Power Index in Germany, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, centralization of political power index in Germany stood at 0.03.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 36.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Germany peaked at 0.974 in 1934 and was at its lowest, 0.021, in 2010.

That places Germany 165th 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
1780s	0.519	0.519	0.519	1
1790s	0.519	0.519	0.519	10
1800s	0.519	0.519	0.519	10
1810s	0.5127	0.512	0.519	10
1820s	0.512	0.512	0.512	10
1830s	0.512	0.512	0.512	10
1840s	0.4718	0.311	0.512	10
1850s	0.311	0.311	0.311	10
1860s	0.2894	0.287	0.311	10
1870s	0.287	0.287	0.287	10
1880s	0.287	0.287	0.287	10
1890s	0.298	0.298	0.298	10
1900s	0.2967	0.294	0.298	10
1910s	0.2887	0.205	0.303	10
1920s	0.1897	0.187	0.194	10
1930s	0.7187	0.195	0.974	10
1940s	0.974	0.974	0.974	5
1990s	0.023	0.023	0.023	9
2000s	0.0237	0.022	0.025	10
2010s	0.0259	0.021	0.036	10
2020s	0.0318	0.024	0.036	6

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Frequently asked questions

What is centralization of political power index in Germany?: Centralization of political power index in Germany was 0.03 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Germany?: The highest recorded value was 0.974 in 1934.
What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Germany?: The lowest recorded value was 0.021 in 2010.
How does Germany rank for centralization of political power index?: Germany ranks 165th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Germany?: Over the last ten years it is up 36.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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.