Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Iraq
Iraq: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.7 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Iraq, 1875–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for strong elected local governments index in Iraq is 0.7, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong elected local governments index in Iraq peaked at 0.801 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.003, in 1875.
Iraq ranks 106th of 175 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870s | 0.0042 | 0.003 | 0.005 | 5 |
| 1880s | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5395 | 0.3 | 0.779 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.779 | 0.675 | 0.801 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6908 | 0.648 | 0.709 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More reference data data for Iraq
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.96 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4693 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.0842 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.077 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.27 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 143.6 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 strong elected local governments index in Iraq?
- Strong elected local governments index in Iraq was 0.7 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 0.801 in 2010.
- What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.003 in 1875.
- How does Iraq rank for strong elected local governments index?
- Iraq ranks 106th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.