Centralization of Political Power Index in Senegal
Senegal: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.248 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Centralization of Political Power Index in Senegal, 1904–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for centralization of political power index in Senegal is 0.248, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.3% on the previous year and up 19.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Senegal peaked at 0.701 in 1904 and was at its lowest, 0.203, in 2013.
That places Senegal 101st out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 122 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.701 | 0.701 | 0.701 | 6 |
| 1910s | 0.701 | 0.701 | 0.701 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.701 | 0.701 | 0.701 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.701 | 0.701 | 0.701 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.6654 | 0.612 | 0.701 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.6133 | 0.612 | 0.625 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.3745 | 0.371 | 0.399 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.349 | 0.349 | 0.349 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3319 | 0.33 | 0.349 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3124 | 0.308 | 0.33 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2751 | 0.27 | 0.301 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2454 | 0.203 | 0.278 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2533 | 0.24 | 0.277 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More reference data data for Senegal
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.7106 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.265 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.0252 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.1143 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -1.05 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 136.06 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 Senegal?
- Centralization of political power index in Senegal was 0.248 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 0.701 in 1904.
- What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.203 in 2013.
- How does Senegal rank for centralization of political power index?
- Senegal ranks 101st out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Senegal 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.