Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score in Sudan
Sudan: Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score was -1.6 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-1.6
Change on year
up 26.8%
World rank
156th
of 176 countries
All-time high
1.08
in 1821
All-time low
-2.19
in 2024
Years of data
190
1821–2025
Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score in Sudan, 1821–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Sudan recorded -1.6 for rigorous and impartial public administration score in 2025.
The figure is up 26.8% on the previous year and up 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rigorous and impartial public administration score in Sudan peaked at 1.08 in 1821 and was at its lowest, -2.19, in 2024.
Sudan ranks 156th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1821 | 1.08 | — |
| 1822 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1823 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1824 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1825 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1826 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1827 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1828 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1829 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1830 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1831 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1832 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1834 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1835 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1836 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1837 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1838 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1839 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1840 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1841 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1842 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1843 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1844 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1849 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1852 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1855 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1856 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1857 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1858 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1859 | 1.08 | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 0.479 | -55.7% |
| 1861 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1862 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1863 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1864 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1865 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1866 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1867 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1868 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1869 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1872 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1873 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1874 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1875 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1876 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1877 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1878 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1879 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1881 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1882 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1883 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1884 | 0.479 | +0.0% |
| 1900 | -0.019 | -104.0% |
| 1901 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1908 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1911 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1920 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1921 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -0.019 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.055 | -389.5% |
| 1930 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.055 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.172 | +212.7% |
| 1954 | 0.172 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.172 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | -0.213 | -223.8% |
| 1957 | -0.28 | +31.5% |
| 1958 | -0.28 | -0.0% |
| 1959 | -0.28 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | -0.28 | -0.0% |
| 1961 | -0.28 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -0.28 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -0.28 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -0.28 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -0.28 | -0.0% |
| 1966 | -0.28 | -0.0% |
| 1967 | -0.28 | -0.0% |
| 1968 | -0.333 | +18.9% |
| 1969 | -0.662 | +98.8% |
| 1970 | -0.662 | -0.0% |
| 1971 | -0.662 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | -0.662 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -0.611 | -7.7% |
| 1974 | -0.611 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | -0.611 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -0.611 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -0.611 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -0.611 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -0.611 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -0.611 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -0.731 | +19.6% |
| 1982 | -0.731 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -0.731 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -0.595 | -18.6% |
| 1985 | -0.461 | -22.5% |
| 1986 | -0.461 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -0.461 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -0.461 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -1.45 | +215.0% |
| 1990 | -2.03 | +39.7% |
| 1991 | -2.03 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | -2.03 | -0.0% |
| 1993 | -2.03 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | -2.03 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | -2.03 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | -2.03 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | -1.86 | -8.2% |
| 1998 | -1.86 | -0.0% |
| 1999 | -1.86 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | -1.56 | -16.0% |
| 2001 | -1.56 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | -1.56 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | -1.56 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | -1.56 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | -1.6 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | -1.6 | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -1.6 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | -1.6 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | -1.6 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | -1.67 | +4.3% |
| 2011 | -1.78 | +6.2% |
| 2012 | -1.78 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | -1.61 | -9.5% |
| 2014 | -1.61 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | -1.61 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | -1.61 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | -1.6 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | -1.71 | +6.5% |
| 2019 | -0.976 | -42.8% |
| 2020 | -0.976 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | -1.66 | +70.5% |
| 2022 | -1.66 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | -1.66 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | -2.19 | +31.6% |
| 2025 | -1.6 | -26.8% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's -1.6 is below the median for low income countries, which is -1.21, 1.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's -1.6 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -0.0345, 46.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.08 | 9 |
| 1830s | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.08 | 10 |
| 1840s | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.08 | 10 |
| 1850s | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.08 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.479 | 0.479 | 0.479 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.479 | 0.479 | 0.479 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.479 | 0.479 | 0.479 | 5 |
| 1900s | -0.019 | -0.019 | -0.019 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.019 | -0.019 | -0.019 | 10 |
| 1920s | -0.0116 | -0.019 | 0.055 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.055 | 0.055 | 0.055 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.055 | 0.055 | 0.055 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.0372 | -0.28 | 0.172 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.3235 | -0.662 | -0.28 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.6263 | -0.662 | -0.611 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.6695 | -1.45 | -0.461 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.98 | -2.03 | -1.86 | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.58 | -1.6 | -1.56 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.59 | -1.78 | -0.976 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.63 | -2.19 | -0.976 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More reference data data for Sudan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5846 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 17.81 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.69 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4356 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 19.69 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.96 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.8148 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 80.68 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 93.88 (2019)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.37 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rigorous and impartial public administration score in Sudan?
- Rigorous and impartial public administration score in Sudan was -1.6 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.08 in 1821.
- What is the lowest rigorous and impartial public administration score recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.19 in 2024.
- How does Sudan rank for rigorous and impartial public administration score?
- Sudan ranks 156th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rigorous and impartial public administration score rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.