South Sudan vs Sudan: Free and Fair Elections Score
South Sudan
1
in 2025
Sudan
1
in 2025
South Sudan rank
106th
Sudan rank
106th
Free and Fair Elections Score over time
- South Sudan
- Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 1 against 1 in Sudan, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2013 it was South Sudan ahead.
South Sudan ranks 106th and Sudan ranks 106th of 128 countries.
Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.25 | 2.5 | 0.25 | Sudan |
| 2020s | 1 | 1.33 | 0.3333 | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher free and fair elections score, South Sudan or Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 1 against 1 in Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in free and fair elections score between South Sudan and Sudan?
- 0, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Sudan?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do South Sudan and Sudan rank globally for free and fair elections score?
- South Sudan ranks 106th and Sudan ranks 106th 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.