Countries by Political Voice

What Having A Say In Government Measures

Having A Say In Government is a comparative indicator tracked across countries by the OECD. It provides a quantitative basis for cross-national comparison, enabling researchers and policymakers to benchmark national performance on this dimension against global peers.

Why This Ranking Matters

Examining Having A Say In Government across all countries reveals patterns that might not be obvious at the national level. Regional clusters, outlier nations, and historical trajectories all become clearer when the full global picture is assembled in a single ranking.

Global Range

Values range from 12.103 (Latvia) to 58.173 (Switzerland) — a 5-fold difference across 32 countries.

Regional Patterns

European countries dominate this ranking, holding 13 of the top 20 positions. This strong regional concentration suggests shared economic, geographic, or policy factors that drive higher values across the continent.

Values are broadly distributed across countries, with the middle 50% ranging from 22.184 to 38.654. The overall spread from 12.103 to 58.173 reflects significant global variation.

Notable Outliers

Switzerland holds a significant lead over Australia, with a 25% gap between first and second place. While several countries cluster near the top, the leader's margin is notable. The bottom five countries are all from Europe, pointing to regional challenges that affect having a say in government across the continent.

Continental Leaders

Europe

Switzerland

58.173

Oceania

Australia

46.463

North America

Mexico

45.463

Asia

South Korea

38.654

South America

Chile

22.307