What is strong elected regional governments index in Peru?

Strong elected regional governments index in Peru was 0.942 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.974 in 2002.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.015 in 1821.

How does Peru rank for strong elected regional governments index?

Peru ranks 24th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Peru 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 Peru

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

Peru: Strong Elected Regional Governments Index was 0.942 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.942

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

24th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.974

in 2002

All-time low

0.015

in 1821

Years of data

162

1821–2025

Strong Elected Regional Governments Index in Peru, 1821–2025

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

Analysis

Peru recorded 0.942 for strong elected regional governments index in 2025.

That represents a change of down 3.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong elected regional governments index in Peru peaked at 0.974 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.015, in 1821.

That places Peru 24th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1820s	0.015	0.015	0.015	9
1830s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
1840s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
1850s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
1860s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
1870s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
1880s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
1890s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
1900s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
1910s	0.015	0.015	0.015	10
1920s	0.015	0.015	0.015	1
1960s	0.244	0.244	0.244	6
1970s	0.244	0.244	0.244	10
1980s	0.244	0.244	0.244	10
1990s	0.2174	0.206	0.244	10
2000s	0.8204	0.206	0.974	10
2010s	0.9642	0.942	0.974	10
2020s	0.942	0.942	0.942	6

Countries ranked near Peru

22 Indonesia 0.95 compare
23 Solomon Islands 0.944 compare
25 Brazil 0.94 compare
26 United States 0.939 compare
27 Norway 0.938 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Winter temperature anomalies 0.6602 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is strong elected regional governments index in Peru?: Strong elected regional governments index in Peru was 0.942 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong elected regional governments index recorded in Peru?: The highest recorded value was 0.974 in 2002.
What is the lowest strong elected regional governments index recorded in Peru?: The lowest recorded value was 0.015 in 1821.
How does Peru rank for strong elected regional governments index?: Peru ranks 24th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong elected regional governments index rising or falling in Peru?: Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Peru 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.