What is strong elected local governments index in Serbia?

Strong elected local governments index in Serbia was 0.922 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.986 in 2002.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.221 in 1815.

How does Serbia rank for strong elected local governments index?

Serbia ranks 64th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Serbia 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 Serbia

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

Serbia: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.922 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.922

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

64th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.986

in 2002

All-time low

0.221

in 1815

Years of data

221

1804–2025

Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Serbia, 1804–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong elected local governments index in Serbia is 0.922, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 1.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong elected local governments index in Serbia peaked at 0.986 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.221, in 1815.

Serbia ranks 64th 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
1800s	0.242	0.242	0.242	6
1810s	0.2303	0.221	0.242	9
1820s	0.221	0.221	0.221	10
1830s	0.221	0.221	0.221	10
1840s	0.221	0.221	0.221	10
1850s	0.221	0.221	0.221	10
1860s	0.221	0.221	0.221	10
1870s	0.2632	0.221	0.432	10
1880s	0.432	0.432	0.432	10
1890s	0.432	0.432	0.432	10
1900s	0.432	0.432	0.432	10
1910s	0.432	0.432	0.432	10
1920s	0.432	0.432	0.432	10
1930s	0.432	0.432	0.432	10
1940s	0.2421	0.221	0.432	10
1950s	0.221	0.221	0.221	10
1960s	0.221	0.221	0.221	10
1970s	0.221	0.221	0.221	10
1980s	0.221	0.221	0.221	10
1990s	0.7227	0.246	0.861	10
2000s	0.977	0.97	0.986	10
2010s	0.9446	0.917	0.969	10
2020s	0.922	0.922	0.922	6

Countries ranked near Serbia

61 Congo 0.931 compare
62 Honduras 0.93 compare
63 Greece 0.925 compare
64 Tunisia 0.922 compare
66 Argentina 0.918 compare
67 Albania 0.914 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Autumn temperature anomalies 2.32 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 1.74 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is strong elected local governments index in Serbia?: Strong elected local governments index in Serbia was 0.922 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Serbia?: The highest recorded value was 0.986 in 2002.
What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Serbia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.221 in 1815.
How does Serbia rank for strong elected local governments index?: Serbia ranks 64th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Serbia?: Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Serbia 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.