What is strong elected local governments index in Russia?

Strong elected local governments index in Russia was 0.674 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.853 in 1992.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1930.

How does Russia rank for strong elected local governments index?

Russia ranks 111th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Russia 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 Russia

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

Russia: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.674 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.674

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

111th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.853

in 1992

All-time low

0.004

in 1930

Years of data

166

1860–2025

Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Russia, 1860–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, strong elected local governments index in Russia stood at 0.674.

That represents a change of down 7.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong elected local governments index in Russia peaked at 0.853 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.004, in 1930.

Russia ranks 111th 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
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	0.8108	0.614	0.853	10
2000s	0.8189	0.81	0.839	10
2010s	0.7603	0.726	0.801	10
2020s	0.6837	0.565	0.841	6

Countries ranked near Russia

108 Niger 0.692 compare
109 Madagascar 0.683 compare
110 Venezuela 0.68 compare
112 Rwanda 0.662 compare
114 Djibouti 0.645 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Autumn temperature anomalies 1.03 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.367 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is strong elected local governments index in Russia?: Strong elected local governments index in Russia was 0.674 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Russia?: The highest recorded value was 0.853 in 1992.
What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Russia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1930.
How does Russia rank for strong elected local governments index?: Russia ranks 111th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Russia?: Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russia 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.