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Strong Elected Regional Governments Index in Japan

Japan: Strong Elected Regional Governments Index was 0.988 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.988
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
5th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.988
in 1948
All-time low
0.067
in 1789
Years of data
237
1789–2025

Strong Elected Regional Governments Index in Japan, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, strong elected regional governments index in Japan stood at 0.988. That is the highest value across all 237 years on record.

That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong elected regional governments index in Japan peaked at 0.988 in 1948 and was at its lowest, 0.067, in 1789.

Japan ranks 5th of 175 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Strong Elected Regional Governments Index in Japan, year by year

Year Value Change
1789 0.067 —
1790 0.067 +0.0%
1791 0.067 +0.0%
1792 0.067 +0.0%
1793 0.067 +0.0%
1794 0.067 +0.0%
1795 0.067 +0.0%
1796 0.067 +0.0%
1797 0.067 +0.0%
1798 0.067 +0.0%
1799 0.067 +0.0%
1800 0.067 +0.0%
1801 0.067 +0.0%
1802 0.067 +0.0%
1803 0.067 +0.0%
1804 0.067 +0.0%
1805 0.067 +0.0%
1806 0.067 +0.0%
1807 0.067 +0.0%
1808 0.067 +0.0%
1809 0.067 +0.0%
1810 0.067 +0.0%
1811 0.067 +0.0%
1812 0.067 +0.0%
1813 0.067 +0.0%
1814 0.067 +0.0%
1815 0.067 +0.0%
1816 0.067 +0.0%
1817 0.067 +0.0%
1818 0.067 +0.0%
1819 0.067 +0.0%
1820 0.067 +0.0%
1821 0.067 +0.0%
1822 0.067 +0.0%
1823 0.067 +0.0%
1824 0.067 +0.0%
1825 0.067 +0.0%
1826 0.067 +0.0%
1827 0.067 +0.0%
1828 0.067 +0.0%
1829 0.067 +0.0%
1830 0.067 +0.0%
1831 0.067 +0.0%
1832 0.067 +0.0%
1833 0.067 +0.0%
1834 0.067 +0.0%
1835 0.067 +0.0%
1836 0.067 +0.0%
1837 0.067 +0.0%
1838 0.067 +0.0%
1839 0.067 +0.0%
1840 0.067 +0.0%
1841 0.067 +0.0%
1842 0.067 +0.0%
1843 0.067 +0.0%
1844 0.067 +0.0%
1845 0.067 +0.0%
1846 0.067 +0.0%
1847 0.067 +0.0%
1848 0.067 +0.0%
1849 0.067 +0.0%
1850 0.067 +0.0%
1851 0.067 +0.0%
1852 0.067 +0.0%
1853 0.067 +0.0%
1854 0.067 +0.0%
1855 0.067 +0.0%
1856 0.067 +0.0%
1857 0.067 +0.0%
1858 0.067 +0.0%
1859 0.067 +0.0%
1860 0.067 +0.0%
1861 0.067 +0.0%
1862 0.067 +0.0%
1863 0.067 +0.0%
1864 0.067 +0.0%
1865 0.067 +0.0%
1866 0.067 +0.0%
1867 0.067 +0.0%
1868 0.067 +0.0%
1869 0.067 +0.0%
1870 0.067 +0.0%
1871 0.067 +0.0%
1872 0.067 +0.0%
1873 0.067 +0.0%
1874 0.067 +0.0%
1875 0.067 +0.0%
1876 0.067 +0.0%
1877 0.067 +0.0%
1878 0.067 +0.0%
1879 0.067 +0.0%
1880 0.067 +0.0%
1881 0.067 +0.0%
1882 0.067 +0.0%
1883 0.067 +0.0%
1884 0.067 +0.0%
1885 0.067 +0.0%
1886 0.067 +0.0%
1887 0.067 +0.0%
1888 0.067 +0.0%
1889 0.123 +83.6%
1890 0.131 +6.5%
1891 0.131 +0.0%
1892 0.131 +0.0%
1893 0.131 +0.0%
1894 0.131 +0.0%
1895 0.131 +0.0%
1896 0.131 +0.0%
1897 0.131 +0.0%
1898 0.131 +0.0%
1899 0.131 +0.0%
1900 0.131 +0.0%
1901 0.131 +0.0%
1902 0.131 +0.0%
1903 0.131 +0.0%
1904 0.131 +0.0%
1905 0.131 +0.0%
1906 0.131 +0.0%
1907 0.131 +0.0%
1908 0.131 +0.0%
1909 0.131 +0.0%
1910 0.131 +0.0%
1911 0.131 +0.0%
1912 0.131 +0.0%
1913 0.131 +0.0%
1914 0.131 +0.0%
1915 0.131 +0.0%
1916 0.131 +0.0%
1917 0.131 +0.0%
1918 0.23 +75.6%
1919 0.23 +0.0%
1920 0.23 +0.0%
1921 0.23 +0.0%
1922 0.23 +0.0%
1923 0.23 +0.0%
1924 0.23 +0.0%
1925 0.284 +23.5%
1926 0.284 +0.0%
1927 0.284 +0.0%
1928 0.284 +0.0%
1929 0.284 +0.0%
1930 0.284 +0.0%
1931 0.284 +0.0%
1932 0.284 +0.0%
1933 0.284 +0.0%
1934 0.284 +0.0%
1935 0.284 +0.0%
1936 0.284 +0.0%
1937 0.284 +0.0%
1938 0.284 +0.0%
1939 0.284 +0.0%
1940 0.284 +0.0%
1941 0.284 +0.0%
1942 0.284 +0.0%
1943 0.284 +0.0%
1944 0.161 -43.3%
1945 0.161 +0.0%
1946 0.805 +400.0%
1947 0.92 +14.3%
1948 0.988 +7.4%
1949 0.988 +0.0%
1950 0.988 +0.0%
1951 0.988 +0.0%
1952 0.988 +0.0%
1953 0.988 +0.0%
1954 0.988 +0.0%
1955 0.988 +0.0%
1956 0.988 +0.0%
1957 0.988 +0.0%
1958 0.988 +0.0%
1959 0.988 +0.0%
1960 0.988 +0.0%
1961 0.988 +0.0%
1962 0.988 +0.0%
1963 0.988 +0.0%
1964 0.988 +0.0%
1965 0.988 +0.0%
1966 0.988 +0.0%
1967 0.988 +0.0%
1968 0.988 +0.0%
1969 0.988 +0.0%
1970 0.988 +0.0%
1971 0.988 +0.0%
1972 0.988 +0.0%
1973 0.988 +0.0%
1974 0.988 +0.0%
1975 0.988 +0.0%
1976 0.988 +0.0%
1977 0.988 +0.0%
1978 0.988 +0.0%
1979 0.988 +0.0%
1980 0.988 +0.0%
1981 0.988 +0.0%
1982 0.988 +0.0%
1983 0.988 +0.0%
1984 0.988 +0.0%
1985 0.988 +0.0%
1986 0.988 +0.0%
1987 0.988 +0.0%
1988 0.988 +0.0%
1989 0.988 +0.0%
1990 0.988 +0.0%
1991 0.988 +0.0%
1992 0.988 +0.0%
1993 0.988 +0.0%
1994 0.988 +0.0%
1995 0.988 +0.0%
1996 0.988 +0.0%
1997 0.988 +0.0%
1998 0.988 +0.0%
1999 0.988 +0.0%
2000 0.988 +0.0%
2001 0.988 +0.0%
2002 0.988 +0.0%
2003 0.988 +0.0%
2004 0.988 +0.0%
2005 0.988 +0.0%
2006 0.988 +0.0%
2007 0.988 +0.0%
2008 0.988 +0.0%
2009 0.988 +0.0%
2010 0.988 +0.0%
2011 0.988 +0.0%
2012 0.988 +0.0%
2013 0.988 +0.0%
2014 0.988 +0.0%
2015 0.988 +0.0%
2016 0.988 +0.0%
2017 0.988 +0.0%
2018 0.988 +0.0%
2019 0.988 +0.0%
2020 0.988 +0.0%
2021 0.988 +0.0%
2022 0.988 +0.0%
2023 0.988 +0.0%
2024 0.988 +0.0%
2025 0.988 +0.0%

Japan compared with similar countries

  • Japan's 0.988 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.53, 1.9× the median. (55 countries reporting)
  • Japan's 0.988 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.196, 5.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1780s 0.067 0.067 0.067 1
1790s 0.067 0.067 0.067 10
1800s 0.067 0.067 0.067 10
1810s 0.067 0.067 0.067 10
1820s 0.067 0.067 0.067 10
1830s 0.067 0.067 0.067 10
1840s 0.067 0.067 0.067 10
1850s 0.067 0.067 0.067 10
1860s 0.067 0.067 0.067 10
1870s 0.067 0.067 0.067 10
1880s 0.0726 0.067 0.123 10
1890s 0.131 0.131 0.131 10
1900s 0.131 0.131 0.131 10
1910s 0.1508 0.131 0.23 10
1920s 0.257 0.23 0.284 10
1930s 0.284 0.284 0.284 10
1940s 0.5159 0.161 0.988 10
1950s 0.988 0.988 0.988 10
1960s 0.988 0.988 0.988 10
1970s 0.988 0.988 0.988 10
1980s 0.988 0.988 0.988 10
1990s 0.988 0.988 0.988 10
2000s 0.988 0.988 0.988 10
2010s 0.988 0.988 0.988 10
2020s 0.988 0.988 0.988 6

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 2 Switzerland 0.995 compare
  2. 3 Colombia 0.992 compare
  3. 4 United Kingdom 0.99 compare
  4. 5 Spain 0.988 compare
  5. 7 Denmark 0.987 compare
  6. 8 Mexico 0.986 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong elected regional governments index in Japan?
Strong elected regional governments index in Japan was 0.988 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong elected regional governments index recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 0.988 in 1948.
What is the lowest strong elected regional governments index recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.067 in 1789.
How does Japan rank for strong elected regional governments index?
Japan ranks 5th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong elected regional governments index rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan 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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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
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Central estimate of the extent to which elected regional governments exist, and they operate without interference from regional unelected bodies.