Iraq vs Lebanon: Democratic Features Index
Iraq
4.92
in 2025
Lebanon
4.95
in 2025
Iraq rank
61st
Lebanon rank
60th
Democratic Features Index over time
- Iraq
- Lebanon
How they compare
Lebanon currently reports 4.95 against 4.92 in Iraq, a difference of 0.03.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Lebanon has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 61st and Lebanon ranks 60th of 128 countries.
Lebanon has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Lebanon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.37 | 6.03 | 2.67 | Lebanon |
| 2010s | 3.9 | 5.6 | 1.7 | Lebanon |
| 2020s | 4.48 | 5.18 | 0.7 | Lebanon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher democratic features index, Iraq or Lebanon?
- Lebanon, at 4.95 against 4.92 in Iraq as of 2025.
- What is the difference in democratic features index between Iraq and Lebanon?
- 0.03, with Lebanon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Lebanon?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Iraq and Lebanon rank globally for democratic features index?
- Iraq ranks 61st and Lebanon ranks 60th 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).