What is strong elected regional governments index in Turkey?

Strong elected regional governments index in Turkey was 0.082 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 0.087 in 1865.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.021 in 1789.

How does Turkey rank for strong elected regional governments index?

Turkey ranks 108th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 121.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Turkey 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 Turkey

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

Turkey: Strong Elected Regional Governments Index was 0.082 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.082

Change on year

up 121.6%

World rank

108th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.087

in 1865

All-time low

0.021

in 1789

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Strong Elected Regional Governments Index in Turkey, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for strong elected regional governments index in Turkey is 0.082, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 121.6% on the previous year and up 121.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong elected regional governments index in Turkey peaked at 0.087 in 1865 and was at its lowest, 0.021, in 1789.

That places Turkey 108th 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.

Strong Elected Regional Governments Index in Turkey, year by year

Annual values for Strong Elected Regional Governments Index in Turkey, 1789 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1789	0.021	—
1790	0.021	+0.0%
1791	0.021	+0.0%
1792	0.021	+0.0%
1793	0.021	+0.0%
1794	0.021	+0.0%
1795	0.021	+0.0%
1796	0.021	+0.0%
1797	0.021	+0.0%
1798	0.021	+0.0%
1799	0.021	+0.0%
1800	0.021	+0.0%
1801	0.021	+0.0%
1802	0.021	+0.0%
1803	0.021	+0.0%
1804	0.021	+0.0%
1805	0.021	+0.0%
1806	0.021	+0.0%
1807	0.021	+0.0%
1808	0.021	+0.0%
1809	0.021	+0.0%
1810	0.021	+0.0%
1811	0.021	+0.0%
1812	0.021	+0.0%
1813	0.021	+0.0%
1814	0.021	+0.0%
1815	0.021	+0.0%
1816	0.021	+0.0%
1817	0.021	+0.0%
1818	0.021	+0.0%
1819	0.021	+0.0%
1820	0.021	+0.0%
1821	0.021	+0.0%
1822	0.021	+0.0%
1823	0.021	+0.0%
1824	0.021	+0.0%
1825	0.021	+0.0%
1826	0.021	+0.0%
1827	0.021	+0.0%
1828	0.021	+0.0%
1829	0.021	+0.0%
1830	0.021	+0.0%
1831	0.021	+0.0%
1832	0.021	+0.0%
1833	0.021	+0.0%
1834	0.021	+0.0%
1835	0.021	+0.0%
1836	0.021	+0.0%
1837	0.021	+0.0%
1838	0.021	+0.0%
1839	0.021	+0.0%
1840	0.021	+0.0%
1841	0.021	+0.0%
1842	0.021	+0.0%
1843	0.021	+0.0%
1844	0.021	+0.0%
1845	0.021	+0.0%
1846	0.021	+0.0%
1847	0.021	+0.0%
1848	0.021	+0.0%
1849	0.021	+0.0%
1850	0.021	+0.0%
1851	0.021	+0.0%
1852	0.021	+0.0%
1853	0.021	+0.0%
1854	0.021	+0.0%
1855	0.021	+0.0%
1856	0.021	+0.0%
1857	0.021	+0.0%
1858	0.021	+0.0%
1859	0.021	+0.0%
1860	0.044	+109.5%
1861	0.044	+0.0%
1862	0.044	+0.0%
1863	0.044	+0.0%
1864	0.054	+22.7%
1865	0.087	+61.1%
1866	0.087	+0.0%
1867	0.087	+0.0%
1868	0.087	+0.0%
1869	0.087	+0.0%
1870	0.087	+0.0%
1871	0.087	+0.0%
1872	0.087	+0.0%
1873	0.087	+0.0%
1874	0.087	+0.0%
1875	0.087	+0.0%
1876	0.087	+0.0%
1877	0.087	+0.0%
1878	0.087	+0.0%
1879	0.087	+0.0%
1880	0.087	+0.0%
1881	0.087	+0.0%
1882	0.087	+0.0%
1883	0.087	+0.0%
1884	0.087	+0.0%
1885	0.087	+0.0%
1886	0.087	+0.0%
1887	0.087	+0.0%
1888	0.087	+0.0%
1889	0.087	+0.0%
1890	0.087	+0.0%
1891	0.087	+0.0%
1892	0.087	+0.0%
1893	0.087	+0.0%
1894	0.087	+0.0%
1895	0.087	+0.0%
1896	0.087	+0.0%
1897	0.087	+0.0%
1898	0.087	+0.0%
1899	0.087	+0.0%
1900	0.044	-49.4%
1901	0.044	+0.0%
1902	0.044	+0.0%
1903	0.044	+0.0%
1904	0.044	+0.0%
1905	0.044	+0.0%
1906	0.044	+0.0%
1907	0.044	+0.0%
1908	0.044	+0.0%
1909	0.044	+0.0%
1910	0.044	+0.0%
1911	0.044	+0.0%
1912	0.044	+0.0%
1913	0.044	+0.0%
1914	0.044	+0.0%
1915	0.044	+0.0%
1916	0.044	+0.0%
1917	0.044	+0.0%
1918	0.044	+0.0%
1919	0.044	+0.0%
1920	0.044	+0.0%
1921	0.044	+0.0%
1922	0.044	+0.0%
1923	0.044	+0.0%
1924	0.044	+0.0%
1925	0.044	+0.0%
1926	0.044	+0.0%
1927	0.044	+0.0%
1928	0.044	+0.0%
1929	0.044	+0.0%
1930	0.044	+0.0%
1931	0.044	+0.0%
1932	0.044	+0.0%
1933	0.044	+0.0%
1934	0.044	+0.0%
1935	0.044	+0.0%
1936	0.044	+0.0%
1937	0.044	+0.0%
1938	0.044	+0.0%
1939	0.044	+0.0%
1940	0.044	+0.0%
1941	0.044	+0.0%
1942	0.044	+0.0%
1943	0.044	+0.0%
1944	0.044	+0.0%
1945	0.044	+0.0%
1946	0.044	+0.0%
1947	0.044	+0.0%
1948	0.044	+0.0%
1949	0.044	+0.0%
1950	0.044	+0.0%
1951	0.044	+0.0%
1952	0.044	+0.0%
1953	0.044	+0.0%
1954	0.044	+0.0%
1955	0.044	+0.0%
1956	0.044	+0.0%
1957	0.044	+0.0%
1958	0.044	+0.0%
1959	0.044	+0.0%
1960	0.044	+0.0%
1961	0.044	+0.0%
1962	0.044	+0.0%
1963	0.044	+0.0%
1964	0.044	+0.0%
1965	0.044	+0.0%
1966	0.044	+0.0%
1967	0.044	+0.0%
1968	0.044	+0.0%
1969	0.044	+0.0%
1970	0.044	+0.0%
1971	0.044	+0.0%
1972	0.044	+0.0%
1973	0.044	+0.0%
1974	0.044	+0.0%
1975	0.044	+0.0%
1976	0.044	+0.0%
1977	0.044	+0.0%
1978	0.044	+0.0%
1979	0.044	+0.0%
1980	0.044	+0.0%
1981	0.044	+0.0%
1982	0.087	+97.7%
1983	0.087	+0.0%
1984	0.087	+0.0%
1985	0.087	+0.0%
1986	0.087	+0.0%
1987	0.087	+0.0%
1988	0.087	+0.0%
1989	0.087	+0.0%
1990	0.087	+0.0%
1991	0.087	+0.0%
1992	0.087	+0.0%
1993	0.087	+0.0%
1994	0.087	+0.0%
1995	0.087	+0.0%
1996	0.087	+0.0%
1997	0.087	+0.0%
1998	0.087	+0.0%
1999	0.087	+0.0%
2000	0.087	+0.0%
2001	0.087	+0.0%
2002	0.087	+0.0%
2003	0.087	+0.0%
2004	0.087	+0.0%
2005	0.087	+0.0%
2006	0.087	+0.0%
2007	0.037	-57.5%
2008	0.037	+0.0%
2009	0.037	+0.0%
2010	0.037	+0.0%
2011	0.037	+0.0%
2012	0.037	+0.0%
2013	0.037	+0.0%
2014	0.037	+0.0%
2015	0.037	+0.0%
2016	0.037	+0.0%
2017	0.037	+0.0%
2018	0.037	+0.0%
2019	0.037	+0.0%
2020	0.037	+0.0%
2021	0.037	+0.0%
2022	0.037	+0.0%
2023	0.037	+0.0%
2024	0.037	+0.0%
2025	0.082	+121.6%

Turkey compared with similar countries

Turkey's 0.082 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.22, 37% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Turkey's 0.082 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.415, 20% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1780s	0.021	0.021	0.021	1
1790s	0.021	0.021	0.021	10
1800s	0.021	0.021	0.021	10
1810s	0.021	0.021	0.021	10
1820s	0.021	0.021	0.021	10
1830s	0.021	0.021	0.021	10
1840s	0.021	0.021	0.021	10
1850s	0.021	0.021	0.021	10
1860s	0.0665	0.044	0.087	10
1870s	0.087	0.087	0.087	10
1880s	0.087	0.087	0.087	10
1890s	0.087	0.087	0.087	10
1900s	0.044	0.044	0.044	10
1910s	0.044	0.044	0.044	10
1920s	0.044	0.044	0.044	10
1930s	0.044	0.044	0.044	10
1940s	0.044	0.044	0.044	10
1950s	0.044	0.044	0.044	10
1960s	0.044	0.044	0.044	10
1970s	0.044	0.044	0.044	10
1980s	0.0784	0.044	0.087	10
1990s	0.087	0.087	0.087	10
2000s	0.072	0.037	0.087	10
2010s	0.037	0.037	0.037	10
2020s	0.0445	0.037	0.082	6

Countries ranked near Turkey

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong elected regional governments index in Turkey?: Strong elected regional governments index in Turkey was 0.082 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong elected regional governments index recorded in Turkey?: The highest recorded value was 0.087 in 1865.
What is the lowest strong elected regional governments index recorded in Turkey?: The lowest recorded value was 0.021 in 1789.
How does Turkey rank for strong elected regional governments index?: Turkey ranks 108th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong elected regional governments index rising or falling in Turkey?: Over the last ten years it is up 121.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Turkey 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
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

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