Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score in United States
United States: Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score was 1.22 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Rigorous and Impartial Public Administration Score in United States, 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 United States is 1.22, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 28.7% on the previous year and down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rigorous and impartial public administration score in United States peaked at 3.03 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.903, in 1789.
That places United States 49th out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.05 | 0.903 | 1.38 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.85 | 1.38 | 2.11 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.11 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.9 | 2.59 | 3.03 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.03 | 3.03 | 3.03 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.46 | 1.78 | 3.03 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.86 | 1.22 | 2.11 | 6 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.9189 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rigorous and impartial public administration score in United States?
- Rigorous and impartial public administration score in United States was 1.22 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 3.03 in 1993.
- What is the lowest rigorous and impartial public administration score recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.903 in 1789.
- How does United States rank for rigorous and impartial public administration score?
- United States ranks 49th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is rigorous and impartial public administration score rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.