Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.014 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Turkmenistan, 1896–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Turkmenistan recorded 0.014 for strong elected local governments index in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 63.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong elected local governments index in Turkmenistan peaked at 0.554 in 1963 and was at its lowest, 0.004, in 1930.
That places Turkmenistan 164th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0.031 | 0.031 | 0.031 | 4 |
| 1900s | 0.0582 | 0.03 | 0.077 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0623 | 0.028 | 0.077 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.0152 | 0.012 | 0.028 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.004 | 0.004 | 0.004 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.004 | 0.004 | 0.004 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.004 | 0.004 | 0.004 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.389 | 0.004 | 0.554 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.554 | 0.554 | 0.554 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.554 | 0.554 | 0.554 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.286 | 0.286 | 0.286 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1868 | 0.038 | 0.286 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0284 | 0.006 | 0.038 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0092 | 0.006 | 0.014 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
- 161 Azerbaijan 0.023 compare
- 162 Uzbekistan 0.02 compare
- 163 Saudi Arabia 0.016 compare
- 165 Syria 0.012 compare
- 166 Tajikistan 0.01 compare
- 167 United Arab Emirates 0.006 compare
More reference data data for Turkmenistan
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.2615 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.06 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.49 °C (2026)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Free country 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 7 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is strong elected local governments index in Turkmenistan?
- Strong elected local governments index in Turkmenistan was 0.014 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.554 in 1963.
- What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.004 in 1930.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for strong elected local governments index?
- Turkmenistan ranks 164th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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.