Strong Elected Local Governments Index in South Sudan
South Sudan: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.474 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Strong Elected Local Governments Index in South Sudan, 1821–2024
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, strong elected local governments index in South Sudan stood at 0.474.
The figure is up 100.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong elected local governments index in South Sudan peaked at 0.488 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.016, in 2016.
That places South Sudan 123rd out of 175 countries with data for 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 0.057 | 0.057 | 0.057 | 9 |
| 1830s | 0.057 | 0.057 | 0.057 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.057 | 0.057 | 0.057 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.057 | 0.057 | 0.057 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.057 | 0.057 | 0.057 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.0628 | 0.057 | 0.089 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.0772 | 0.057 | 0.111 | 5 |
| 1900s | 0.089 | 0.089 | 0.089 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.089 | 0.089 | 0.089 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.089 | 0.089 | 0.089 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.089 | 0.089 | 0.089 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.089 | 0.089 | 0.089 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0878 | 0.062 | 0.094 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.076 | 0.062 | 0.09 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.088 | 0.088 | 0.088 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1205 | 0.088 | 0.153 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.162 | 0.016 | 0.459 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.39 | 0.124 | 0.488 | 4 |
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More reference data data for South Sudan
- Spring temperature anomalies -2.16 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2213 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.51 °C (2026)
- Consumer price index 41,281 2010 = 100 (2024)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.8369 °C (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is strong elected local governments index in South Sudan?
- Strong elected local governments index in South Sudan was 0.474 in 2024, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.488 in 2020.
- What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.016 in 2016.
- How does South Sudan rank for strong elected local governments index?
- South Sudan ranks 123rd out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.