Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Somalia
Somalia: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.084 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Somalia, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for strong elected local governments index in Somalia is 0.084, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong elected local governments index in Somalia peaked at 0.389 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places Somalia 153rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom 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 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.389 | 0.389 | 0.389 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.3296 | 0.323 | 0.389 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.323 | 0.323 | 0.323 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.323 | 0.323 | 0.323 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1079 | 0.084 | 0.323 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.084 | 0.084 | 0.084 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.084 | 0.084 | 0.084 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.084 | 0.084 | 0.084 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 150 Bangladesh 0.129 compare
- 151 Seychelles 0.086 compare
- 152 Thailand 0.085 compare
- 153 Iran 0.084 compare
- 155 Equatorial Guinea 0.057 compare
- 156 Cameroon 0.055 compare
More reference data data for Somalia
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.3971 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.484 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.06 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6624 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.697 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote 0 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 0 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is strong elected local governments index in Somalia?
- Strong elected local governments index in Somalia was 0.084 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.389 in 1950.
- What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Somalia rank for strong elected local governments index?
- Somalia ranks 153rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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.