Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score in Canada
Canada: Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score was 1.88 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
1.88
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
29th
of 176 countries
All-time high
2.7
in 2013
All-time low
1.07
in 1841
Years of data
185
1841–2025
Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score in Canada, 1841–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rigorous and impartial public administration score in Canada is 1.88, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rigorous and impartial public administration score in Canada peaked at 2.7 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.07, in 1841.
Canada ranks 29th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 185 years of available data.
Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1841 | 1.07 | — |
| 1842 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1843 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1844 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1849 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1852 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1855 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1856 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1857 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1858 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1859 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1861 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1862 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1863 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1864 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1865 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1866 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1867 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1868 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1869 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1872 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1873 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1874 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1875 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1876 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1877 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1878 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1879 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1881 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1882 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1883 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1884 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1885 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1886 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1887 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1888 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1889 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1891 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1898 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 1.07 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 1.37 | +27.6% |
| 1909 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 1.37 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 1.66 | +21.7% |
| 1961 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1.66 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 2.27 | +36.6% |
| 1967 | 2.27 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 2.27 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 2.27 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 2.27 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 2.51 | +10.6% |
| 1972 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2.51 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2.7 | +7.5% |
| 2014 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.88 | -30.5% |
| 2020 | 1.88 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1.88 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.88 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.88 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.88 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 1.88 | +0.0% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 1.88 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.58, 1.2× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840s | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 9 |
| 1850s | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 10 |
| 1860s | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 10 |
| 1870s | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 10 |
| 1880s | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 10 |
| 1890s | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 10 |
| 1900s | 1.13 | 1.07 | 1.37 | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.91 | 1.66 | 2.27 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.49 | 2.27 | 2.51 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.56 | 1.88 | 2.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.88 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More reference data data for Canada
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 22.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 99.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rigorous and impartial public administration score in Canada?
- Rigorous and impartial public administration score in Canada was 1.88 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rigorous and impartial public administration score recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 2.7 in 2013.
- What is the lowest rigorous and impartial public administration score recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.07 in 1841.
- How does Canada rank for rigorous and impartial public administration score?
- Canada ranks 29th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rigorous and impartial public administration score rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which public officials respect the law, and administer it without arbitrariness and bias.