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

Philippines ranks 101st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Philippines 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 Philippines

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

Philippines: Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index was 0.392 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.392

Change on year

down 4.6%

World rank

101st

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.585

in 2000

All-time low

0.059

in 1942

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Government Effectiveness Index vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Philippines, 1900–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index in Philippines is 0.392, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.6% on the previous year and down 24.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index in Philippines peaked at 0.585 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.059, in 1942.

That places Philippines 101st 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
1900s	0.0883	0.065	0.147	10
1910s	0.1592	0.154	0.17	10
1920s	0.1696	0.162	0.176	10
1930s	0.1983	0.158	0.25	10
1940s	0.2235	0.059	0.349	10
1950s	0.3641	0.342	0.382	10
1960s	0.3961	0.387	0.404	10
1970s	0.1529	0.077	0.35	10
1980s	0.282	0.167	0.552	10
1990s	0.5584	0.542	0.579	10
2000s	0.4977	0.456	0.585	10
2010s	0.495	0.428	0.524	10
2020s	0.4077	0.392	0.416	6

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Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
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Human Rights Index 0.561 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index in Philippines?: Government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index in Philippines was 0.392 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 Philippines?: The highest recorded value was 0.585 in 2000.
What is the lowest government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index recorded in Philippines?: The lowest recorded value was 0.059 in 1942.
How does Philippines rank for government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index?: Philippines ranks 101st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is government effectiveness index vs. electoral democracy index rising or falling in Philippines?: Over the last ten years it is down 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines 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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About this data

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.