Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score in Denmark
Denmark: Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score was 3.2 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
3.2
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
8th
of 176 countries
All-time high
4.01
in 1946
All-time low
1.28
in 1943
Years of data
237
1789–2025
Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score in Denmark, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rigorous and impartial public administration score in Denmark is 3.2, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rigorous and impartial public administration score in Denmark peaked at 4.01 in 1946 and was at its lowest, 1.28, in 1943.
Denmark ranks 8th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 237 years of available data.
Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1789 | 2.77 | — |
| 1790 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1791 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1792 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1793 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1794 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1795 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1796 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1797 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1798 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1799 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1800 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1801 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1802 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1803 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1804 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1805 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1806 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1807 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1808 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1809 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1810 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1811 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1812 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1813 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1814 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1815 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1816 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1817 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1818 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1820 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1821 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1822 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1823 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1824 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1825 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1826 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1827 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1828 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1829 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1830 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1831 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1832 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1834 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1835 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1836 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1837 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1838 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1839 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1840 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1841 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1842 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1843 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1844 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1849 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1852 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1855 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1856 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1857 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1858 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1859 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1861 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1862 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1863 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1864 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1865 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1866 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1867 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1868 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1869 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1872 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1873 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1874 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1875 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1876 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1877 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1878 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1879 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1881 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1882 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1883 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1884 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1885 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1886 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1887 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1888 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1889 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1891 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1898 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 2.77 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 3.18 | +14.9% |
| 1921 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 3.18 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 1.56 | -50.8% |
| 1941 | 1.39 | -11.1% |
| 1942 | 1.39 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 1.28 | -8.2% |
| 1944 | 1.28 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 1.66 | +29.6% |
| 1946 | 4.01 | +142.4% |
| 1947 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 4.01 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 2.76 | -31.1% |
| 2021 | 2.76 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 3.2 | +15.8% |
| 2023 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 3.2 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.58, 2.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 3.2 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.15, 2.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 1 |
| 1790s | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 10 |
| 1800s | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 10 |
| 1810s | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 10 |
| 1820s | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 10 |
| 1830s | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 10 |
| 1840s | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 10 |
| 1850s | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 10 |
| 1860s | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 10 |
| 1870s | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 10 |
| 1880s | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 10 |
| 1890s | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 10 |
| 1900s | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 10 |
| 1910s | 2.77 | 2.77 | 2.77 | 10 |
| 1920s | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.18 | 10 |
| 1930s | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.18 | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.46 | 1.28 | 4.01 | 10 |
| 1950s | 4.01 | 4.01 | 4.01 | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.01 | 4.01 | 4.01 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.01 | 4.01 | 4.01 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.01 | 4.01 | 4.01 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.01 | 4.01 | 4.01 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.01 | 4.01 | 4.01 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.01 | 4.01 | 4.01 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.06 | 2.76 | 3.2 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rigorous and impartial public administration score in Denmark?
- Rigorous and impartial public administration score in Denmark was 3.2 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 4.01 in 1946.
- What is the lowest rigorous and impartial public administration score recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.28 in 1943.
- How does Denmark rank for rigorous and impartial public administration score?
- Denmark ranks 8th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rigorous and impartial public administration score rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Denmark 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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Central estimate of the extent to which public officials respect the law, and administer it without arbitrariness and bias.