Oman vs Saudi Arabia: Democratic Features Index
Oman
2.85
in 2025
Saudi Arabia
2.78
in 2025
Oman rank
112th
Saudi Arabia rank
114th
Democratic Features Index over time
- Oman
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Oman currently reports 2.85 against 2.78 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.07.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Oman has been ahead every year.
Oman ranks 112th and Saudi Arabia ranks 114th of 128 countries.
Oman has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Oman | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.81 | 2.79 | 1.02 | Oman |
| 2010s | 3.26 | 2.61 | 0.6567 | Oman |
| 2020s | 2.88 | 2.67 | 0.2111 | Oman |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher democratic features index, Oman or Saudi Arabia?
- Oman, at 2.85 against 2.78 in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in democratic features index between Oman and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.07, with Oman ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Oman and Saudi Arabia?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2025.
- How do Oman and Saudi Arabia rank globally for democratic features index?
- Oman ranks 112th and Saudi Arabia ranks 114th 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).