Benin vs Papua New Guinea: Democratic Features Index
Benin
5.43
in 2025
Papua New Guinea
5.02
in 2025
Benin rank
55th
Papua New Guinea rank
58th
Democratic Features Index over time
- Benin
- Papua New Guinea
How they compare
Benin currently reports 5.43 against 5.02 in Papua New Guinea, a difference of 0.41.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.1 times Papua New Guinea's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 55th and Papua New Guinea ranks 58th of 128 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Papua New Guinea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.73 | 6.15 | 1.58 | Benin |
| 2010s | 7.68 | 6.05 | 1.63 | Benin |
| 2020s | 5.94 | 5.41 | 0.5278 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher democratic features index, Benin or Papua New Guinea?
- Benin, at 5.43 against 5.02 in Papua New Guinea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in democratic features index between Benin and Papua New Guinea?
- 0.41, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Papua New Guinea?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Benin and Papua New Guinea rank globally for democratic features index?
- Benin ranks 55th and Papua New Guinea ranks 58th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Democratic Features Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Captures the extent of democratic features β political participation, rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic).