Benin vs Philippines: Democratic Features Index
Benin
5.43
in 2025
Philippines
5.25
in 2025
Benin rank
55th
Philippines rank
56th
Democratic Features Index over time
- Benin
- Philippines
How they compare
Benin currently reports 5.43 against 5.25 in Philippines, a difference of 0.18.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 55th and Philippines ranks 56th of 128 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Philippines | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.73 | 6.38 | 1.35 | Benin |
| 2010s | 7.68 | 6.39 | 1.29 | Benin |
| 2020s | 5.94 | 5.32 | 0.6222 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher democratic features index, Benin or Philippines?
- Benin, at 5.43 against 5.25 in Philippines as of 2025.
- What is the difference in democratic features index between Benin and Philippines?
- 0.18, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Philippines?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Benin and Philippines rank globally for democratic features index?
- Benin ranks 55th and Philippines ranks 56th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – 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 — political participation, rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic).