Strong Elected Regional Governments Index in Denmark
Denmark: Strong Elected Regional Governments Index was 0.987 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Strong Elected Regional Governments Index in Denmark, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for strong elected regional governments index in Denmark is 0.987, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong elected regional governments index in Denmark peaked at 0.99 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.011, in 1789.
That places Denmark 7th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 0.011 | 0.011 | 0.011 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0.011 | 0.011 | 0.011 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0.011 | 0.011 | 0.011 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0.011 | 0.011 | 0.011 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0.011 | 0.011 | 0.011 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0.0143 | 0.011 | 0.022 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0.1052 | 0.022 | 0.126 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.1715 | 0.126 | 0.217 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.3259 | 0.217 | 0.58 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.673 | 0.673 | 0.673 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.9844 | 0.934 | 0.99 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9867 | 0.975 | 0.99 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9745 | 0.974 | 0.975 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9823 | 0.973 | 0.987 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.93 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.96 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -2.18 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9586 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.41 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 129.7 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is strong elected regional governments index in Denmark?
- Strong elected regional governments index in Denmark was 0.987 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong elected regional governments index recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 0.99 in 1971.
- What is the lowest strong elected regional governments index recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.011 in 1789.
- How does Denmark rank for strong elected regional governments index?
- Denmark ranks 7th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is strong elected regional governments index rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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
Central estimate of the extent to which elected regional governments exist, and they operate without interference from regional unelected bodies.