What is strong elected local governments index in Belarus?

Strong elected local governments index in Belarus was 0.148 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Belarus?

The highest recorded value was 0.87 in 1991.

What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Belarus?

The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1930.

How does Belarus rank for strong elected local governments index?

Belarus ranks 147th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Belarus?

Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Belarus data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Strong Elected Local Governments Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Belarus

Name: Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Belarus
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Belarus: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.148 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.148

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

147th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.87

in 1991

All-time low

0.004

in 1930

Years of data

166

1860–2025

Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Belarus, 1860–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Belarus recorded 0.148 for strong elected local governments index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong elected local governments index in Belarus peaked at 0.87 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.004, in 1930.

Belarus ranks 147th of 175 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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
1860s	0.6085	0.324	0.646	10
1870s	0.646	0.646	0.646	10
1880s	0.646	0.646	0.646	10
1890s	0.031	0.031	0.031	10
1900s	0.0582	0.03	0.077	10
1910s	0.0623	0.028	0.077	10
1920s	0.0152	0.012	0.028	10
1930s	0.004	0.004	0.004	10
1940s	0.004	0.004	0.004	10
1950s	0.004	0.004	0.004	10
1960s	0.389	0.004	0.554	10
1970s	0.554	0.554	0.554	10
1980s	0.554	0.554	0.554	10
1990s	0.603	0.148	0.87	10
2000s	0.148	0.148	0.148	10
2010s	0.148	0.148	0.148	10
2020s	0.148	0.148	0.148	6

Countries ranked near Belarus

144 Bahrain 0.164 compare
145 Egypt 0.156 compare
145 Guinea-Bissau 0.156 compare
148 China 0.135 compare
149 Cuba 0.132 compare
150 Bangladesh 0.129 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More reference data data for Belarus

Spring temperature anomalies 4.96 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -6.27 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 2.19 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 2.92 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 801.16 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong elected local governments index in Belarus?: Strong elected local governments index in Belarus was 0.148 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Belarus?: The highest recorded value was 0.87 in 1991.
What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Belarus?: The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1930.
How does Belarus rank for strong elected local governments index?: Belarus ranks 147th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Belarus?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belarus data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Strong Elected Local Governments Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Strong Elected Local Governments Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 25,933 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which elected local governments exist, and they operate without interference from local unelected bodies.