How does Mongolia rank for government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index?

Mongolia ranks 80th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index rising or falling in Mongolia?

Over the last ten years it is down 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Mongolia data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Mongolia

Name: Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Mongolia
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Mongolia: Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index was 0.535 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.535

Change on year

up 7.4%

World rank

80th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.707

in 1997

All-time low

0.012

in 1922

Years of data

115

1911–2025

Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Mongolia, 1911–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index in Mongolia is 0.535, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 7.4% on the previous year and down 21.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index in Mongolia peaked at 0.707 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.012, in 1922.

That places Mongolia 80th 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1910s	0.0168	0.016	0.017	9
1920s	0.0614	0.012	0.098	10
1930s	0.0972	0.096	0.098	10
1940s	0.0719	0.067	0.082	10
1950s	0.1515	0.075	0.169	10
1960s	0.1756	0.174	0.176	10
1970s	0.1773	0.176	0.178	10
1980s	0.1801	0.178	0.184	10
1990s	0.6509	0.372	0.707	10
2000s	0.6708	0.653	0.685	10
2010s	0.6727	0.653	0.686	10
2020s	0.563	0.498	0.629	6

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See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index in Mongolia?: Government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index in Mongolia was 0.535 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index recorded in Mongolia?: The highest recorded value was 0.707 in 1997.
What is the lowest government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index recorded in Mongolia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.012 in 1922.
How does Mongolia rank for government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index?: Mongolia ranks 80th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index rising or falling in Mongolia?: Over the last ten years it is down 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mongolia data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 29,523 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which political leaders are elected under comprehensive suffrage in free and fair elections, and freedoms of association and expression are guaranteed.