Burundi vs Ethiopia: Democratic Features Index
Burundi
3.45
in 2025
Ethiopia
3.4
in 2025
Burundi rank
94th
Ethiopia rank
97th
Democratic Features Index over time
- Burundi
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 3.45 against 3.4 in Ethiopia, a difference of 0.05.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Ethiopia ahead.
Burundi ranks 94th and Ethiopia ranks 97th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Burundi averaged higher in 2 and Ethiopia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.92 | 3.94 | 0.9778 | Burundi |
| 2010s | 4.4 | 3.46 | 0.9367 | Burundi |
| 2020s | 3.52 | 3.63 | 0.1167 | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher democratic features index, Burundi or Ethiopia?
- Burundi, at 3.45 against 3.4 in Ethiopia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in democratic features index between Burundi and Ethiopia?
- 0.05, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Ethiopia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Burundi and Ethiopia rank globally for democratic features index?
- Burundi ranks 94th and Ethiopia ranks 97th 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).