Bhutan vs Nepal: Free and Fair Elections Score
Bhutan
8
in 2025
Nepal
8
in 2025
Bhutan rank
20th
Nepal rank
20th
Free and Fair Elections Score over time
- Bhutan
- Nepal
How they compare
Bhutan currently reports 8 against 8 in Nepal, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Bhutan ahead.
Bhutan ranks 20th and Nepal ranks 20th of 128 countries.
Bhutan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bhutan | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.5 | 4 | 1.5 | Bhutan |
| 2010s | 7.8 | 6.8 | 1 | Bhutan |
| 2020s | 8 | 8 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher free and fair elections score, Bhutan or Nepal?
- Bhutan, at 8 against 8 in Nepal as of 2025.
- What is the difference in free and fair elections score between Bhutan and Nepal?
- 0, with Bhutan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and Nepal?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2025.
- How do Bhutan and Nepal rank globally for free and fair elections score?
- Bhutan ranks 20th and Nepal ranks 20th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Free and Fair Elections Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which elections are free from irregularities, the rights to vote, run for office, and campaign are unrestricted, registration is easy, and campaigning and media access are fair.