Philippines vs Sierra Leone: Democratic Features Index
Philippines
5.25
in 2025
Sierra Leone
5.5
in 2025
Philippines rank
56th
Sierra Leone rank
53rd
Democratic Features Index over time
- Philippines
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Sierra Leone currently reports 5.5 against 5.25 in Philippines, a difference of 0.25.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Philippines ahead.
Philippines ranks 56th and Sierra Leone ranks 53rd of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Philippines averaged higher in 2 and Sierra Leone in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.38 | 6.17 | 0.2111 | Philippines |
| 2010s | 6.39 | 6.34 | 0.05 | Philippines |
| 2020s | 5.32 | 5.78 | 0.4667 | Sierra Leone |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher democratic features index, Philippines or Sierra Leone?
- Sierra Leone, at 5.5 against 5.25 in Philippines as of 2025.
- What is the difference in democratic features index between Philippines and Sierra Leone?
- 0.25, with Sierra Leone ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Sierra Leone?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Philippines and Sierra Leone rank globally for democratic features index?
- Philippines ranks 56th and Sierra Leone ranks 53rd 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).