Centralization of Political Power Index in Philippines
Philippines: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.351 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Centralization of Political Power Index in Philippines, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 0.351 for centralization of political power index in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 71.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Philippines peaked at 0.894 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0.188, in 1992.
That places Philippines 85th out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.4445 | 0.411 | 0.53 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.3988 | 0.37 | 0.406 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.3806 | 0.37 | 0.424 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.4293 | 0.19 | 0.764 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.2016 | 0.2 | 0.208 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2137 | 0.198 | 0.239 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.7497 | 0.239 | 0.894 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.6178 | 0.199 | 0.81 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2236 | 0.188 | 0.247 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2913 | 0.254 | 0.306 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2529 | 0.195 | 0.355 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3478 | 0.331 | 0.36 | 6 |
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7374 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2172 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.0518 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6992 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 162.31 2010 = 100 (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is centralization of political power index in Philippines?
- Centralization of political power index in Philippines was 0.351 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 0.894 in 1973.
- What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.188 in 1992.
- How does Philippines rank for centralization of political power index?
- Philippines ranks 85th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.