Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Cuba
Cuba: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.132 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Cuba, 1812–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for strong elected local governments index in Cuba is 0.132, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 7.7% on the previous year and up 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong elected local governments index in Cuba peaked at 0.726 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 0.004, in 1960.
That places Cuba 149th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1810s | 0.011 | 0.011 | 0.011 | 8 |
| 1820s | 0.011 | 0.011 | 0.011 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.011 | 0.011 | 0.011 | 7 |
| 1870s | 0.011 | 0.011 | 0.011 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.011 | 0.011 | 0.011 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.011 | 0.011 | 0.011 | 2 |
| 1900s | 0.588 | 0.588 | 0.588 | 9 |
| 1910s | 0.588 | 0.588 | 0.588 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.5032 | 0.376 | 0.588 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.376 | 0.376 | 0.376 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.6643 | 0.489 | 0.726 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.051 | 0.004 | 0.098 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1368 | 0.098 | 0.195 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.195 | 0.195 | 0.195 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.195 | 0.195 | 0.195 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.195 | 0.195 | 0.195 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.128 | 0.117 | 0.195 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1412 | 0.132 | 0.143 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
- 147 Belarus 0.148 compare
- 148 China 0.135 compare
- 150 Bangladesh 0.129 compare
- 151 Seychelles 0.086 compare
- 152 Thailand 0.085 compare
More reference data data for Cuba
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.4515 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.6529 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.1375 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5937 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.7811 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is strong elected local governments index in Cuba?
- Strong elected local governments index in Cuba was 0.132 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 0.726 in 1955.
- What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1960.
- How does Cuba rank for strong elected local governments index?
- Cuba ranks 149th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba 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
Central estimate of the extent to which elected local governments exist, and they operate without interference from local unelected bodies.