Countries by Democracy Index 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by the Economist Intelligence Unit Democracy Index in 2024, scored from 0 to 10. Norway, New Zealand, and Iceland consistently lead the global democracy rankings, while over half the world's population lives in countries classified as flawed democracies, hybrid regimes, or authoritarian states.

✨ AI Insight

The gap between the top-ranked countries and those in lower classifications is significant, with Norway's score of 9.81 setting a high benchmark that few can approach. Countries like Sweden (9.39) and Finland (9.30) also score well, but the decline in scores for many others indicates a troubling trend towards weakened democratic institutions worldwide. The fact that over half of the global population resides in nations categorized as flawed democracies, hybrid regimes, or authoritarian states suggests systemic issues that hinder political freedom and civic engagement. This trend may be driven by various factors, including political instability, economic challenges, and the rise of populist movements that undermine democratic norms.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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Norway leads with 10 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 9 · median: 9.

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Gap in 2024: Norway is 1.1× larger than Australia.