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Centralization of Political Power Index in Sweden

Sweden: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.023 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.023
Change on year
up 35.3%
World rank
169th
of 173 countries
All-time high
0.214
in 1790
All-time low
0.016
in 2015
Years of data
237
1789–2025

Centralization of Political Power Index in Sweden, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for centralization of political power index in Sweden is 0.023, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.3% on the previous year and up 43.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Sweden peaked at 0.214 in 1790 and was at its lowest, 0.016, in 2015.

That places Sweden 169th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1780s 0.208 0.208 0.208 1
1790s 0.2059 0.205 0.214 10
1800s 0.199 0.145 0.205 10
1810s 0.145 0.145 0.145 10
1820s 0.145 0.145 0.145 10
1830s 0.145 0.145 0.145 10
1840s 0.0975 0.05 0.145 10
1850s 0.05 0.05 0.05 10
1860s 0.042 0.042 0.042 10
1870s 0.042 0.042 0.042 10
1880s 0.042 0.042 0.042 10
1890s 0.042 0.042 0.042 10
1900s 0.042 0.042 0.042 10
1910s 0.0368 0.036 0.038 10
1920s 0.0237 0.023 0.03 10
1930s 0.023 0.023 0.023 10
1940s 0.023 0.023 0.023 10
1950s 0.023 0.023 0.023 10
1960s 0.023 0.023 0.023 10
1970s 0.023 0.023 0.023 10
1980s 0.023 0.023 0.023 10
1990s 0.023 0.023 0.023 10
2000s 0.023 0.023 0.023 10
2010s 0.0183 0.016 0.023 10
2020s 0.0187 0.016 0.023 6

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 166 Norway 0.027 compare
  2. 167 Estonia 0.026 compare
  3. 168 Finland 0.024 compare
  4. 170 New Zealand 0.02 compare
  5. 171 Switzerland 0.019 compare
  6. 172 Denmark 0.012 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is centralization of political power index in Sweden?
Centralization of political power index in Sweden was 0.023 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 0.214 in 1790.
What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 0.016 in 2015.
How does Sweden rank for centralization of political power index?
Sweden ranks 169th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 43.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden 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
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Central estimate of the extent to which the executive is unconstrained by the legislature, judiciary, electoral management body, and other oversight.