A world map showing countries colored according to their Democratic Features Index score for 2025, ranging from 1 to 10.

World map illustrating the Democratic Features Index by country, with a color gradient from light blue to dark blue indicating scores from 1 to 10 (most democratic).

Democratic Features Index, 2025 Data by the Bertelsmann Transformation Index. Expert estimates of the extent of political participation, the rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. The index ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic). Our World in Data. No data 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Data source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) Note: Data excludes long-term members of the OECD because they are considered stable democracies. OurWorldInData.org/democracy | CC BY