Democracy, annual growth rate in United States

United States: Democracy, annual growth rate was -50 % change on previous year in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
-50 % change on previous year
World rank
143rd
of 154 countries
All-time high
100 % change on previous year
in 1801
All-time low
-50 % change on previous year
in 1860
Years of data
244
1777–2020

Democracy, annual growth rate in United States, 1777–2020

-50050100177718982020

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2020, democracy, annual growth rate in United States stood at -50 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 244 years on record.

Over the whole period, democracy, annual growth rate in United States peaked at 100 % change on previous year in 1801 and was at its lowest, -50 % change on previous year, in 1860.

That places United States 143rd out of 154 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Democracy, annual growth rate in United States, year by year

Annual values for Democracy, annual growth rate in United States, 1777 to 2020.
Year % change on previous year Change
1777 0 % change on previous year —
1778 0 % change on previous year —
1779 0 % change on previous year —
1780 0 % change on previous year —
1781 0 % change on previous year —
1782 0 % change on previous year —
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1798 0 % change on previous year —
1799 0 % change on previous year —
1800 0 % change on previous year —
1801 100 % change on previous year —
1802 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1803 0 % change on previous year —
1804 0 % change on previous year —
1805 0 % change on previous year —
1806 0 % change on previous year —
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1856 0 % change on previous year —
1857 0 % change on previous year —
1858 0 % change on previous year —
1859 0 % change on previous year —
1860 -50 % change on previous year —
1861 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1862 0 % change on previous year —
1863 0 % change on previous year —
1864 0 % change on previous year —
1865 100 % change on previous year —
1866 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1867 0 % change on previous year —
1868 0 % change on previous year —
1869 0 % change on previous year —
1870 0 % change on previous year —
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1927 0 % change on previous year —
1928 0 % change on previous year —
1929 0 % change on previous year —
1930 0 % change on previous year —
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1932 0 % change on previous year —
1933 0 % change on previous year —
1934 0 % change on previous year —
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1990 0 % change on previous year —
1991 0 % change on previous year —
1992 0 % change on previous year —
1993 0 % change on previous year —
1994 0 % change on previous year —
1995 0 % change on previous year —
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1998 0 % change on previous year —
1999 0 % change on previous year —
2000 0 % change on previous year —
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2002 0 % change on previous year —
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2005 0 % change on previous year —
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2007 0 % change on previous year —
2008 0 % change on previous year —
2009 0 % change on previous year —
2010 0 % change on previous year —
2011 0 % change on previous year —
2012 0 % change on previous year —
2013 0 % change on previous year —
2014 0 % change on previous year —
2015 0 % change on previous year —
2016 0 % change on previous year —
2017 0 % change on previous year —
2018 0 % change on previous year —
2019 0 % change on previous year —
2020 -50 % change on previous year —

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1770s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 3
1780s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1790s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1800s 10 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 100 % change on previous year 10
1810s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1820s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1830s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1840s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1850s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1860s 5 % change on previous year -50 % change on previous year 100 % change on previous year 10
1870s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1880s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1890s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1900s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1910s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1920s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1930s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1940s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1950s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1960s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1970s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1980s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
2020s -50 % change on previous year -50 % change on previous year -50 % change on previous year 1

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  7. 145 Iran -100 % change on previous year compare
  8. 145 Kazakhstan -100 % change on previous year compare
  9. 145 Laos -100 % change on previous year compare
  10. 145 Syria -100 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is democracy, annual growth rate in United States?
Democracy, annual growth rate in United States was -50 % change on previous year in 2020, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest democracy, annual growth rate recorded in United States?
The highest recorded value was 100 % change on previous year in 1801.
What is the lowest democracy, annual growth rate recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was -50 % change on previous year in 1860.
How does United States rank for democracy, annual growth rate?
United States ranks 143rd out of 154 countries with data for 2020.
Where does this United States data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Democracy, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Democracy, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
154 places, 10,695 data points, 1777–2020
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The year-on-year percentage change in Democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.