Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Syria
Syria: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.012 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.012
Change on year
down 91.7%
World rank
165th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.153
in 1918
All-time low
0.003
in 1875
Years of data
158
1831–2025
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.
Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1831 | 0.057 | — |
| 1832 | 0.057 | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 0.057 | +0.0% |
| 1834 | 0.057 | +0.0% |
| 1835 | 0.057 | +0.0% |
| 1836 | 0.057 | +0.0% |
| 1837 | 0.057 | +0.0% |
| 1838 | 0.057 | +0.0% |
| 1839 | 0.057 | +0.0% |
| 1875 | 0.003 | -94.7% |
| 1876 | 0.003 | +0.0% |
| 1877 | 0.005 | +66.7% |
| 1878 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1879 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1881 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1882 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1883 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1884 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1885 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1886 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1887 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1888 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1889 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1891 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1898 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1899 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1901 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.153 | +2960.0% |
| 1919 | 0.153 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.006 | -96.1% |
| 1923 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.15 | +2400.0% |
| 1948 | 0.15 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.15 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.15 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.006 | -96.0% |
| 1952 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.151 | +2416.7% |
| 1956 | 0.151 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.151 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.005 | -96.7% |
| 1959 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.005 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.15 | +2900.0% |
| 1962 | 0.15 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.15 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.01 | -93.3% |
| 1965 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.01 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.02 | +100.0% |
| 2006 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.03 | +50.0% |
| 2013 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.145 | +383.3% |
| 2025 | 0.012 | -91.7% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 0.012 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.474, 3% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 0.012 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.177, 7% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
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
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3995 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1542 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 16.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 29.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.93 (2050)
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.