Centralization of Political Power Index in Portugal
Portugal: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.06 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Centralization of Political Power Index in Portugal, 1820–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 0.06 for centralization of political power index in 2025.
The figure is up 20.0% on the previous year and up 62.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Portugal peaked at 0.783 in 1927 and was at its lowest, 0.023, in 2018.
That places Portugal 150th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 0.489 | 0.489 | 0.489 | 7 |
| 1830s | 0.6936 | 0.62 | 0.715 | 7 |
| 1840s | 0.7041 | 0.704 | 0.705 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.6362 | 0.619 | 0.705 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.565 | 0.565 | 0.565 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.565 | 0.565 | 0.565 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.565 | 0.565 | 0.565 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.565 | 0.565 | 0.565 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.5694 | 0.565 | 0.578 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.5534 | 0.533 | 0.65 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.6273 | 0.537 | 0.783 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.7762 | 0.773 | 0.783 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.7604 | 0.759 | 0.773 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.7608 | 0.759 | 0.761 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.761 | 0.761 | 0.761 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.4112 | 0.081 | 0.761 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0531 | 0.042 | 0.072 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.042 | 0.042 | 0.042 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0373 | 0.036 | 0.042 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0327 | 0.023 | 0.043 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0542 | 0.049 | 0.06 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5537 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.05 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3824 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.3904 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.0004 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 132.05 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is centralization of political power index in Portugal?
- Centralization of political power index in Portugal was 0.06 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 0.783 in 1927.
- What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.023 in 2018.
- How does Portugal rank for centralization of political power index?
- Portugal ranks 150th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.