What is centralization of political power index in Togo?

Centralization of political power index in Togo was 0.785 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.967 in 1968.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.687 in 2010.

How does Togo rank for centralization of political power index?

Togo ranks 40th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Togo 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 Togo

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

Togo: Centralization of Political Power Index was 0.785 in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)

0.785

Change on year

up 1.7%

World rank

40th

of 173 countries

All-time high

0.967

in 1968

All-time low

0.687

in 2010

Years of data

110

1916–2025

Centralization of Political Power Index in Togo, 1916–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for centralization of political power index in Togo is 0.785, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 10.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, centralization of political power index in Togo peaked at 0.967 in 1968 and was at its lowest, 0.687, in 2010.

Togo ranks 40th of 173 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 110 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1910s	0.956	0.956	0.956	4
1920s	0.956	0.956	0.956	10
1930s	0.956	0.956	0.956	10
1940s	0.9401	0.907	0.956	10
1950s	0.8716	0.779	0.907	10
1960s	0.8257	0.706	0.967	10
1970s	0.967	0.967	0.967	10
1980s	0.9443	0.944	0.947	10
1990s	0.8044	0.767	0.944	10
2000s	0.7567	0.704	0.804	10
2010s	0.7103	0.687	0.769	10
2020s	0.754	0.736	0.785	6

Countries ranked near Togo

37 Saudi Arabia 0.793 compare
38 Ethiopia 0.791 compare
38 Rwanda 0.791 compare
40 Comoros 0.785 compare
42 Vietnam 0.783 compare
43 Zimbabwe 0.779 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More reference data data for Togo

Spring temperature anomalies -0.0336 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.2981 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 1.17 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2203 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.07 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 141.25 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is centralization of political power index in Togo?: Centralization of political power index in Togo was 0.785 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest centralization of political power index recorded in Togo?: The highest recorded value was 0.967 in 1968.
What is the lowest centralization of political power index recorded in Togo?: The lowest recorded value was 0.687 in 2010.
How does Togo rank for centralization of political power index?: Togo ranks 40th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
Is centralization of political power index rising or falling in Togo?: Over the last ten years it is up 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Togo 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.