Democracy Index 2025

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1	Norway	9.8
2	New Zealand	9.4
3	Sweden	9.3
3	Finland	9.3
5	Iceland	9.2
6	Denmark	9.1
7	Taiwan	9
7	Ireland	9
9	Canada	8.9
9	Switzerland	8.9
9	Australia	8.9
9	Netherlands	8.9
13	Uruguay	8.8
14	Germany	8.7
14	Luxembourg	8.7
16	South Korea	8.2
16	Japan	8.2
18	Costa Rica	8.1
18	United Kingdom	8.1
18	Mauritius	8.1
18	Austria	8.1
22	France	8
22	Israel	8
24	Spain	7.9
24	Chile	7.9
24	United States	7.9
27	Portugal	7.8
27	Estonia	7.8
29	Italy	7.7
29	Botswana	7.7
29	Czech Republic	7.7
32	Greece	7.6
32	Malta	7.6
34	Slovenia	7.5
34	Belgium	7.5
36	Cyprus	7.4
37	Latvia	7.3
38	Trinidad and Tobago	7.2
38	Malaysia	7.2
38	Lithuania	7.2
41	Jamaica	7.1
41	Timor Leste	7.1
43	Slovakia	7
43	South Africa	7
45	Panama	6.9
45	Brazil	6.9
45	India	6.9
48	Argentina	6.8
48	Poland	6.8
48	Suriname	6.8
51	Indonesia	6.7
52	Bulgaria	6.6
52	Philippines	6.6
54	Croatia	6.5
54	Dominican Republic	6.5
54	Ghana	6.5
54	Colombia	6.5
54	Namibia	6.5
54	Hungary	6.5
60	Romania	6.4
60	Serbia	6.4
60	Mongolia	6.4
63	Lesotho	6.3
64	Singapore	6.2
64	Guyana	6.2
66	Albania	6.1
66	Moldova	6.1
66	Papua New Guinea	6.1
66	Peru	6.1
66	Sri Lanka	6.1
71	Montenegro	6
71	Bangladesh	6
71	Tunisia	6
71	Thailand	6
71	North Macedonia	6
76	Paraguay	5.9
77	Bhutan	5.7
77	Zambia	5.7
77	Ecuador	5.7
77	El Salvador	5.7
77	Malawi	5.7
77	Madagascar	5.7
83	Fiji	5.6
83	Mexico	5.6
83	Ukraine	5.6
83	Hong Kong	5.6
87	Senegal	5.5
87	Armenia	5.5
89	Liberia	5.4
90	Tanzania	5.1
90	Honduras	5.1
90	Kenya	5.1
90	Georgia	5.1
94	Morocco	5
94	Sierra Leone	5
94	Bosnia and Herzegovina	5
97	Guatemala	4.6
97	Bolivia	4.6
99	Uganda	4.5
100	Gambia	4.4
100	Nepal	4.4
102	Pakistan	4.3
102	Turkey	4.3
104	Benin	4.2
104	Ivory Coast	4.2
106	Nigeria	4.1
107	Mauritania	4
108	Kuwait	3.9
108	Palestine	3.9
110	Lebanon	3.8
110	Burkina Faso	3.8
110	Algeria	3.8
113	Qatar	3.7
114	Kyrgyzstan	3.6
115	Iraq	3.5
115	Mali	3.5
115	Haiti	3.5
115	Mozambique	3.5
115	Jordan	3.5
120	Angola	3.4
120	Gabon	3.4
122	Ethiopia	3.3
123	Russia	3.2
123	Comoros	3.2
123	Niger	3.2
126	Eswatini	3.1
126	Rwanda	3.1
126	Kazakhstan	3.1
129	Oman	3
130	Egypt	2.9
130	Cambodia	2.9
130	Zimbabwe	2.9
130	Vietnam	2.9
130	United Arab Emirates	2.9
135	Republic of the Congo	2.8
135	Togo	2.8
137	Nicaragua	2.7
137	Azerbaijan	2.7
137	Djibouti	2.7
137	Guinea Bissau	2.7
141	Cameroon	2.6
141	Cuba	2.6
143	Sudan	2.5
143	Bahrain	2.5
145	Belarus	2.4
146	Guinea	2.3
147	China	2.2
148	Uzbekistan	2.1
148	Venezuela	2.1
148	Saudi Arabia	2.1
148	Burundi	2.1
152	Eritrea	2
152	Yemen	2
154	Tajikistan	1.9
154	Libya	1.9
154	Iran	1.9
154	Equatorial Guinea	1.9
158	Laos	1.8
159	Chad	1.7
159	Turkmenistan	1.7
161	Central African Republic	1.4
161	DR Congo	1.4
161	Syria	1.4
164	North Korea	1.1
165	Myanmar	1
166	Afghanistan	0.3

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Top 10

Democracies Around the Globe

Every year, the Association for Development and Advancement of the Democracy Award puts forth a comprehensive global ranking of liberal democracies, the Democracy Index. This index measures not only the quality of democracy as a political entity but also integrates other social dimensions such as gender, economy, knowledge, health, and environmental performance to present a richer, more dynamic view of global democratic systems. The data reveals patterns, variations, and intriguing findings in the state of global democracies.

Norway leads the pack with a Democracy Index score of 9.8, closely followed by New Zealand and Finland, both performing extraordinarily well in political and non-political dimensions.
Despite being the birthplace of modern democracy, the United States ranks 26th with a score of 7.9.
Taiwan, despite the political instability around its international recognition, managed a high score of 9 and thus ranks 8th, demonstrating that domestic democratic structures can thrive amidst international challenges.
Across the globe, regions with tumultuous political environments and conflicts, such as Afghanistan, North Korea, and Myanmar, sit at the bottom of the Democracy Index, demonstrating that peace and stability are crucial for a functioning democracy.

Top 10 Most Democratic Countries

Norway leads the way with an exemplary Democracy Index score of 9.8. Renowned for its well-organized social system and effective government, Norway serves as a beacon of democratic ideals on a global scale. Taking the second spot, we have New Zealand with an impressive score of 9.4. This score reflects the nation's strong adherence to democratic principles, which is ingrained in its political landscape and continues to be nurtured by each successive administration. Following closely, we have Finland scoring a 9.3 on the Democracy Index. Equally notable is Sweden, which matches Finland's score. These countries demonstrate a powerful commitment to implementing democratic principles and showcase the success of the social-democratic model. Coming in the fifth position is Iceland, with a score of 9.2 on the Democracy Index. Despite its smaller size and population, Iceland is a stalwart example of integrated and established democracy. Making the sixth position is Denmark with an earnest score of 9.1. Ireland and Taiwan, on the other hand, tie for the seventh position with an impressive 9. The cases of Ireland and Taiwan are particularly intriguing, as they navigate a highly democratic domestic structure in different geopolitical situations. Finally, the list rounds off with Australia and Canada, scoring 8.9 each. Top 10 Most Democratic Countries: