Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score in Netherlands
Netherlands: Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score was 1.87 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score in Netherlands, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, rigorous and impartial public administration score in Netherlands stood at 1.87.
The figure is down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rigorous and impartial public administration score in Netherlands peaked at 2.6 in 1946 and was at its lowest, -2.63, in 1813.
That places Netherlands 28th out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | -2.59 | -2.59 | -2.59 | 1 |
| 1790s | -2.59 | -2.59 | -2.59 | 10 |
| 1800s | -2.59 | -2.59 | -2.59 | 10 |
| 1810s | -0.1708 | -2.63 | 0.92 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 10 |
| 1830s | -0.188 | -0.188 | -0.188 | 10 |
| 1840s | 1.09 | 0.95 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 1850s | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 1860s | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 1870s | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 1880s | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 1890s | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 1900s | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 1910s | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 1920s | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 1930s | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.21 | 0.29 | 2.6 | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.22 | 1.57 | 2.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.98 | 1.87 | 2.21 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More reference data data for Netherlands
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.61 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.86 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -1.43 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4257 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.62 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 146.91 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 rigorous and impartial public administration score in Netherlands?
- Rigorous and impartial public administration score in Netherlands was 1.87 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 2.6 in 1946.
- What is the lowest rigorous and impartial public administration score recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.63 in 1813.
- How does Netherlands rank for rigorous and impartial public administration score?
- Netherlands ranks 28th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rigorous and impartial public administration score rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.