What is strong elected local governments index in Spain?

Strong elected local governments index in Spain was 0.995 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.997 in 1979.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.029 in 1925.

How does Spain rank for strong elected local governments index?

Spain ranks 3rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Spain 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 Spain

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

Spain: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.995 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.995

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

3rd

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.997

in 1979

All-time low

0.029

in 1925

Years of data

190

1836–2025

Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Spain, 1836–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, strong elected local governments index in Spain stood at 0.995.

That represents a change of down 0.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong elected local governments index in Spain peaked at 0.997 in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0.029, in 1925.

That places Spain 3rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1830s	0.3468	0.216	0.422	4
1840s	0.422	0.422	0.422	10
1850s	0.422	0.422	0.422	10
1860s	0.422	0.422	0.422	10
1870s	0.4274	0.422	0.431	10
1880s	0.431	0.431	0.431	10
1890s	0.431	0.431	0.431	10
1900s	0.431	0.431	0.431	10
1910s	0.431	0.431	0.431	10
1920s	0.187	0.029	0.431	10
1930s	0.802	0.029	0.94	10
1940s	0.061	0.061	0.061	10
1950s	0.061	0.061	0.061	10
1960s	0.061	0.061	0.061	10
1970s	0.1639	0.061	0.997	10
1980s	0.997	0.997	0.997	10
1990s	0.997	0.997	0.997	10
2000s	0.997	0.997	0.997	10
2010s	0.997	0.997	0.997	10
2020s	0.9953	0.995	0.997	6

Countries ranked near Spain

1 Switzerland 0.997 compare
2 Australia 0.996 compare
3 Iceland 0.995 compare
3 Italy 0.995 compare
3 Mexico 0.995 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Summer temperature anomalies 3.07 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.0798 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.423 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.3641 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 135.02 2010 = 100 (2025)
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Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is strong elected local governments index in Spain?: Strong elected local governments index in Spain was 0.995 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Spain?: The highest recorded value was 0.997 in 1979.
What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Spain?: The lowest recorded value was 0.029 in 1925.
How does Spain rank for strong elected local governments index?: Spain ranks 3rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Spain?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain 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.