What is strong elected local governments index in Venezuela?

Strong elected local governments index in Venezuela was 0.68 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.924 in 1989.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.009 in 1870.

How does Venezuela rank for strong elected local governments index?

Venezuela ranks 110th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Venezuela 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 Venezuela

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

Venezuela: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.68 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.68

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

110th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.924

in 1989

All-time low

0.009

in 1870

Years of data

196

1830–2025

Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Venezuela, 1830–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong elected local governments index in Venezuela is 0.68, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong elected local governments index in Venezuela peaked at 0.924 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0.009, in 1870.

That places Venezuela 110th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, 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
1830s	0.237	0.237	0.237	10
1840s	0.2036	0.07	0.237	10
1850s	0.07	0.07	0.07	10
1860s	0.07	0.07	0.07	10
1870s	0.009	0.009	0.009	10
1880s	0.009	0.009	0.009	10
1890s	0.009	0.009	0.009	10
1900s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1910s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1920s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1930s	0.017	0.017	0.017	10
1940s	0.188	0.017	0.445	10
1950s	0.2587	0.23	0.517	10
1960s	0.517	0.517	0.517	10
1970s	0.517	0.517	0.517	10
1980s	0.5839	0.517	0.924	10
1990s	0.9148	0.832	0.924	10
2000s	0.9048	0.868	0.91	10
2010s	0.8126	0.753	0.843	10
2020s	0.7108	0.67	0.782	6

Countries ranked near Venezuela

107 Mali 0.699 compare
108 Niger 0.692 compare
109 Madagascar 0.683 compare
111 Russia 0.674 compare
112 Rwanda 0.662 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More reference data data for Venezuela

Spring temperature anomalies 0.7484 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.717 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 1.01 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5589 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.7491 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 2,740 2010 = 100 (2016)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 0 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong elected local governments index in Venezuela?: Strong elected local governments index in Venezuela was 0.68 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Venezuela?: The highest recorded value was 0.924 in 1989.
What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Venezuela?: The lowest recorded value was 0.009 in 1870.
How does Venezuela rank for strong elected local governments index?: Venezuela ranks 110th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Venezuela?: Over the last ten years it is down 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Venezuela 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.