Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Syria
Syria: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.012 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Syria, 1831–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Syria recorded 0.012 for strong elected local governments index in 2025.
The figure is down 91.7% on the previous year and down 60.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong elected local governments index in Syria peaked at 0.153 in 1918 and was at its lowest, 0.003, in 1875.
That places Syria 165th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | 0.057 | 0.057 | 0.057 | 9 |
| 1870s | 0.0042 | 0.003 | 0.005 | 5 |
| 1880s | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0346 | 0.005 | 0.153 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.006 | 0.006 | 0.006 | 8 |
| 1930s | 0.006 | 0.006 | 0.006 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0492 | 0.006 | 0.15 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0637 | 0.005 | 0.151 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0515 | 0.005 | 0.15 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.015 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.028 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0462 | 0.012 | 0.145 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 162 Uzbekistan 0.02 compare
- 163 Saudi Arabia 0.016 compare
- 164 Turkmenistan 0.014 compare
- 166 Tajikistan 0.01 compare
- 167 United Arab Emirates 0.006 compare
- 168 Angola 0.005 compare
More reference data data for Syria
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.58 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.329 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.3623 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2737 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 614.95 2010 = 100 (2019)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is strong elected local governments index in Syria?
- Strong elected local governments index in Syria was 0.012 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 0.153 in 1918.
- What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.003 in 1875.
- How does Syria rank for strong elected local governments index?
- Syria ranks 165th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.