Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Yemen
Yemen: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.025 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.025
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
160th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.153
in 2010
All-time low
0
in 1991
Years of data
78
1875–2025
Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Yemen, 1875–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, strong elected local governments index in Yemen stood at 0.025.
The figure is up 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong elected local governments index in Yemen peaked at 0.153 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1991.
Yemen ranks 160th of 175 countries on this measure, 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 Yemen, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1875 | 0.003 | — |
| 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% |
| 1991 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0.072 | — |
| 2001 | 0.14 | +94.4% |
| 2002 | 0.14 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.14 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.14 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.14 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.14 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.14 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.14 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.14 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.153 | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 0.078 | -49.0% |
| 2012 | 0.078 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.078 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.078 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.023 | -70.5% |
| 2016 | 0.03 | +30.4% |
| 2017 | 0.03 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.025 | -16.7% |
| 2019 | 0.025 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.025 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.025 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.025 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.025 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.025 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.025 | +0.0% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 0.025 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.474, 5% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 0.025 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.177, 14% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 8 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.1332 | 0.072 | 0.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0598 | 0.023 | 0.153 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
- 157 Algeria 0.047 compare
- 158 Libya 0.043 compare
- 159 Kazakhstan 0.032 compare
- 161 Azerbaijan 0.023 compare
- 162 Uzbekistan 0.02 compare
- 163 Saudi Arabia 0.016 compare
More reference data data for Yemen
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0827 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5619 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2189 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 17.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4503 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is strong elected local governments index in Yemen?
- Strong elected local governments index in Yemen was 0.025 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 0.153 in 2010.
- What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1991.
- How does Yemen rank for strong elected local governments index?
- Yemen ranks 160th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen 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.