What is centralization of political power index in Pakistan?

Centralization of political power index in Pakistan was 0.471 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.802 in 1960.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.24 in 1935.

How does Pakistan rank for centralization of political power index?

Pakistan ranks 73rd out of 173 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 47.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Pakistan 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 Pakistan

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

Pakistan: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.471 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)

0.471

Change on year

up 13.2%

World rank

73rd

of 173 countries

All-time high

0.802

in 1960

All-time low

0.24

in 1935

Years of data

187

1839–2025

Centralization of Political Power Index in Pakistan, 1839–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, centralization of political power index in Pakistan stood at 0.471.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.2% on the previous year and up 47.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Pakistan peaked at 0.802 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.24, in 1935.

That places Pakistan 73rd out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1830s	0.481	0.481	0.481	1
1840s	0.481	0.481	0.481	10
1850s	0.481	0.481	0.481	10
1860s	0.481	0.481	0.481	10
1870s	0.481	0.481	0.481	10
1880s	0.481	0.481	0.481	10
1890s	0.481	0.481	0.481	10
1900s	0.465	0.465	0.465	10
1910s	0.446	0.446	0.446	10
1920s	0.446	0.446	0.446	10
1930s	0.343	0.24	0.446	10
1940s	0.303	0.24	0.483	10
1950s	0.5338	0.455	0.787	10
1960s	0.6792	0.622	0.802	10
1970s	0.6184	0.529	0.698	10
1980s	0.6489	0.478	0.735	10
1990s	0.4899	0.453	0.594	10
2000s	0.557	0.381	0.702	10
2010s	0.3088	0.28	0.322	10
2020s	0.3597	0.263	0.471	6

Countries ranked near Pakistan

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Frequently asked questions

What is centralization of political power index in Pakistan?: Centralization of political power index in Pakistan was 0.471 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Pakistan?: The highest recorded value was 0.802 in 1960.
What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Pakistan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.24 in 1935.
How does Pakistan rank for centralization of political power index?: Pakistan ranks 73rd out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Pakistan?: Over the last ten years it is up 47.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Pakistan 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.