Age of electoral democracy (Lexical Index) in Russia
Russia: Age of electoral democracy (Lexical Index) was 11 years in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Age of electoral democracy in Russia, 1993–2003
Source: Lexical Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in years.
Analysis
The most recent figure for age of electoral democracy in Russia is 11 years, measured in 2003. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is up 10.0% on the previous year and up 1,000.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, age of electoral democracy in Russia peaked at 11 years in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1 years, in 1993.
That places Russia 119th out of 144 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Age of electoral democracy (Lexical Index) in Russia, year by year
| Year | years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 years | — |
| 1994 | 2 years | +100.0% |
| 1995 | 3 years | +50.0% |
| 1996 | 4 years | +33.3% |
| 1997 | 5 years | +25.0% |
| 1998 | 6 years | +20.0% |
| 1999 | 7 years | +16.7% |
| 2000 | 8 years | +14.3% |
| 2001 | 9 years | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 10 years | +11.1% |
| 2003 | 11 years | +10.0% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 11 years is below the median for high income countries, which is 57 years, 19% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Russia's 11 years is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36 years, 31% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 years | 1 years | 7 years | 7 |
| 2000s | 9.5 years | 8 years | 11 years | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is age of electoral democracy in Russia?
- Age of electoral democracy in Russia was 11 years in 2003, according to Lexical Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest age of electoral democracy recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 11 years in 2003.
- What is the lowest age of electoral democracy recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 years in 1993.
- How does Russia rank for age of electoral democracy?
- Russia ranks 119th out of 144 countries with data for 2003.
- Is age of electoral democracy rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,000.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from Lexical Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Age of electoral democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of consecutive years in electoral democracy.