Saudi Arabia vs Turkmenistan: Democratic Features Index
Saudi Arabia
2.78
in 2025
Turkmenistan
2.7
in 2025
Saudi Arabia rank
114th
Turkmenistan rank
117th
Democratic Features Index over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Turkmenistan
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 2.78 against 2.7 in Turkmenistan, a difference of 0.08.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Turkmenistan ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 114th and Turkmenistan ranks 117th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 1 and Turkmenistan in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Turkmenistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.72 | 2.72 | 0 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 2.61 | 2.81 | 0.2067 | Turkmenistan |
| 2020s | 2.67 | 2.7 | 0.0278 | Turkmenistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher democratic features index, Saudi Arabia or Turkmenistan?
- Saudi Arabia, at 2.78 against 2.7 in Turkmenistan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in democratic features index between Saudi Arabia and Turkmenistan?
- 0.08, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Turkmenistan?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Turkmenistan rank globally for democratic features index?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 114th and Turkmenistan ranks 117th 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).