What is strong elected local governments index in Nepal?

Strong elected local governments index in Nepal was 0.966 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.992 in 2017.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.116 in 1900.

How does Nepal rank for strong elected local governments index?

Nepal ranks 41st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 134.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Nepal 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 Nepal

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

Nepal: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.966 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.966

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

41st

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.992

in 2017

All-time low

0.116

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Nepal, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, strong elected local governments index in Nepal stood at 0.966.

The figure is up 134.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong elected local governments index in Nepal peaked at 0.992 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.116, in 1900.

Nepal ranks 41st of 175 countries on this measure, in the top 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
1900s	0.116	0.116	0.116	10
1910s	0.116	0.116	0.116	10
1920s	0.116	0.116	0.116	10
1930s	0.116	0.116	0.116	10
1940s	0.116	0.116	0.116	10
1950s	0.116	0.116	0.116	10
1960s	0.3492	0.226	0.38	10
1970s	0.38	0.38	0.38	10
1980s	0.38	0.38	0.38	10
1990s	0.6368	0.496	0.664	10
2000s	0.3748	0.253	0.664	10
2010s	0.5082	0.253	0.992	10
2020s	0.971	0.966	0.978	6

Countries ranked near Nepal

41 Portugal 0.966 compare
41 Uruguay 0.966 compare
44 Canada 0.963 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong elected local governments index in Nepal?: Strong elected local governments index in Nepal was 0.966 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Nepal?: The highest recorded value was 0.992 in 2017.
What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Nepal?: The lowest recorded value was 0.116 in 1900.
How does Nepal rank for strong elected local governments index?: Nepal ranks 41st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Nepal?: Over the last ten years it is up 134.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal 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.