What is strong elected regional governments index in China?

Strong elected regional governments index in China was 0.032 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest strong elected regional governments index recorded in China?

The highest recorded value was 0.114 in 1932.

What is the lowest strong elected regional governments index recorded in China?

The lowest recorded value was 0.003 in 1950.

How does China rank for strong elected regional governments index?

China ranks 120th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong elected regional governments index rising or falling in China?

Over the last ten years it is up 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this China data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Strong Elected Regional Governments Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Strong Elected Regional Governments Index in China

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

China: Strong Elected Regional Governments Index was 0.032 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.032

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

120th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.114

in 1932

All-time low

0.003

in 1950

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Strong Elected Regional Governments Index in China, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

China recorded 0.032 for strong elected regional governments index in 2025.

The figure is up 45.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong elected regional governments index in China peaked at 0.114 in 1932 and was at its lowest, 0.003, in 1950.

That places China 120th 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
1780s	0.013	0.013	0.013	1
1790s	0.013	0.013	0.013	10
1800s	0.013	0.013	0.013	10
1810s	0.013	0.013	0.013	10
1820s	0.013	0.013	0.013	10
1830s	0.013	0.013	0.013	10
1840s	0.013	0.013	0.013	10
1850s	0.013	0.013	0.013	10
1860s	0.013	0.013	0.013	10
1870s	0.013	0.013	0.013	10
1880s	0.013	0.013	0.013	10
1890s	0.013	0.013	0.013	10
1900s	0.0144	0.013	0.027	10
1910s	0.0854	0.027	0.1	10
1920s	0.1021	0.099	0.109	10
1930s	0.1118	0.109	0.114	10
1940s	0.1072	0.082	0.11	10
1950s	0.0048	0.003	0.006	10
1960s	0.0052	0.004	0.006	10
1970s	0.005	0.004	0.006	10
1980s	0.0149	0.006	0.017	10
1990s	0.0323	0.017	0.034	10
2000s	0.0301	0.021	0.034	10
2010s	0.0202	0.017	0.028	10
2020s	0.0287	0.018	0.032	6

Countries ranked near China

117 Turkmenistan 0.042 compare
118 Ghana 0.04 compare
118 Madagascar 0.04 compare
120 Guinea 0.032 compare
122 Syria 0.03 compare
123 Angola 0.029 compare
123 Kyrgyzstan 0.029 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More reference data data for China

Spring temperature anomalies 1.66 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.0991 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 1.15 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 1.34 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 2.06 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 132.6 2010 = 100 (2025)
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 regional governments index in China?: Strong elected regional governments index in China was 0.032 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong elected regional governments index recorded in China?: The highest recorded value was 0.114 in 1932.
What is the lowest strong elected regional governments index recorded in China?: The lowest recorded value was 0.003 in 1950.
How does China rank for strong elected regional governments index?: China ranks 120th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong elected regional governments index rising or falling in China?: Over the last ten years it is up 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Strong Elected Regional Governments Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Strong Elected Regional Governments Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 29,575 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which elected regional governments exist, and they operate without interference from regional unelected bodies.