What is strong elected local governments index in Mongolia?

Strong elected local governments index in Mongolia was 0.515 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.847 in 1990.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.059 in 1960.

How does Mongolia rank for strong elected local governments index?

Mongolia ranks 119th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Mongolia 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 Mongolia

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

Mongolia: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.515 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.515

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

119th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.847

in 1990

All-time low

0.059

in 1960

Years of data

105

1921–2025

Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Mongolia, 1921–2025

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

Analysis

Mongolia recorded 0.515 for strong elected local governments index in 2025.

The figure is down 2.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong elected local governments index in Mongolia peaked at 0.847 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0.059, in 1960.

That places Mongolia 119th out of 175 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
1920s	0.125	0.125	0.125	9
1930s	0.125	0.125	0.125	10
1940s	0.087	0.087	0.087	10
1950s	0.087	0.087	0.087	10
1960s	0.059	0.059	0.059	10
1970s	0.059	0.059	0.059	10
1980s	0.059	0.059	0.059	10
1990s	0.7238	0.693	0.847	10
2000s	0.693	0.693	0.693	10
2010s	0.6287	0.529	0.693	10
2020s	0.515	0.515	0.515	6

Countries ranked near Mongolia

116 Guyana 0.593 compare
117 Botswana 0.565 compare
118 Pakistan 0.518 compare
120 Armenia 0.507 compare
121 Afghanistan 0.495 compare
122 Uganda 0.486 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More reference data data for Mongolia

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Summer temperature anomalies -1.21 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month -0.0846 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7275 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.26 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 319.47 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is strong elected local governments index in Mongolia?: Strong elected local governments index in Mongolia was 0.515 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Mongolia?: The highest recorded value was 0.847 in 1990.
What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Mongolia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.059 in 1960.
How does Mongolia rank for strong elected local governments index?: Mongolia ranks 119th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Mongolia?: Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mongolia 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.