What is centralization of political power index in Poland?

Centralization of political power index in Poland was 0.19 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.963 in 1832.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.029 in 2011.

How does Poland rank for centralization of political power index?

Poland ranks 117th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 111.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Poland 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 Poland

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

Poland: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.19 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.19

Change on year

up 1.1%

World rank

117th

of 173 countries

All-time high

0.963

in 1832

All-time low

0.029

in 2011

Years of data

170

1789–2025

Centralization of Political Power Index in Poland, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for centralization of political power index in Poland is 0.19, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 111.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Poland peaked at 0.963 in 1832 and was at its lowest, 0.029, in 2011.

That places Poland 117th 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
1780s	0.409	0.409	0.409	1
1790s	0.5295	0.322	0.804	6
1800s	0.449	0.444	0.459	3
1810s	0.6595	0.334	0.894	10
1820s	0.8142	0.761	0.875	10
1830s	0.8787	0.289	0.963	10
1840s	0.9542	0.952	0.963	10
1850s	0.952	0.952	0.952	10
1860s	0.952	0.952	0.952	7
1910s	0.211	0.204	0.218	2
1920s	0.2004	0.124	0.365	10
1930s	0.3946	0.387	0.404	9
1940s	0.6555	0.626	0.666	6
1950s	0.628	0.589	0.648	10
1960s	0.5989	0.589	0.6	10
1970s	0.599	0.595	0.6	10
1980s	0.5334	0.207	0.614	10
1990s	0.0325	0.03	0.051	10
2000s	0.0328	0.032	0.034	10
2010s	0.1271	0.029	0.326	10
2020s	0.3028	0.188	0.378	6

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Frequently asked questions

What is centralization of political power index in Poland?: Centralization of political power index in Poland was 0.19 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Poland?: The highest recorded value was 0.963 in 1832.
What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Poland?: The lowest recorded value was 0.029 in 2011.
How does Poland rank for centralization of political power index?: Poland ranks 117th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Poland?: Over the last ten years it is up 111.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Poland 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.