What is centralization of political power index in Ireland?

Centralization of political power index in Ireland was 0.039 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.251 in 1919.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.038 in 2022.

How does Ireland rank for centralization of political power index?

Ireland ranks 3rd out of 3 regions with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Ireland 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 Ireland

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

Ireland: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.039 in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)

0.039

Change on year

unchanged

Rank

3rd

of 3 regions

All-time high

0.251

in 1919

All-time low

0.038

in 2022

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Centralization of Political Power Index in Ireland, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

Ireland recorded 0.039 for centralization of political power index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Ireland peaked at 0.251 in 1919 and was at its lowest, 0.038, in 2022.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 237 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1780s	0.163	0.163	0.163	1
1790s	0.1625	0.157	0.181	10
1800s	0.1661	0.155	0.18	10
1810s	0.1647	0.155	0.179	10
1820s	0.1617	0.157	0.177	10
1830s	0.1451	0.125	0.178	10
1840s	0.1295	0.125	0.147	10
1850s	0.1316	0.124	0.148	10
1860s	0.1302	0.124	0.148	10
1870s	0.1266	0.123	0.143	10
1880s	0.1308	0.125	0.143	10
1890s	0.1291	0.125	0.146	10
1900s	0.137	0.137	0.137	10
1910s	0.1494	0.137	0.251	10
1920s	0.1031	0.071	0.169	10
1930s	0.071	0.071	0.071	10
1940s	0.0726	0.07	0.088	10
1950s	0.0522	0.051	0.063	10
1960s	0.0505	0.05	0.051	10
1970s	0.0452	0.042	0.05	10
1980s	0.0554	0.042	0.067	10
1990s	0.0515	0.048	0.061	10
2000s	0.048	0.048	0.048	10
2010s	0.0475	0.044	0.05	10
2020s	0.0402	0.038	0.048	6

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Frequently asked questions

What is centralization of political power index in Ireland?: Centralization of political power index in Ireland was 0.039 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Ireland?: The highest recorded value was 0.251 in 1919.
What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Ireland?: The lowest recorded value was 0.038 in 2022.
How does Ireland rank for centralization of political power index?: Ireland ranks 3rd out of 3 regions with data for 2025.
Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Ireland?: Over the last ten years it is down 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Ireland 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.