Democratic Features Index in Argentina
Argentina: Democratic Features Index was 7.35 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Democratic Features Index in Argentina, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, democratic features index in Argentina stood at 7.35. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Argentina peaked at 8.15 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 7.35, in 2025.
That places Argentina 23rd out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
Democratic Features Index in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7.85 | — |
| 2007 | 7.85 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 7.9 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 7.55 | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 7.55 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 7.55 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 8 | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 8.15 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 7.7 | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 7.45 | -3.2% |
| 2025 | 7.35 | -1.3% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 7.35 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.9, 1.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 7.35 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6.35, 1.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.87 | 7.85 | 7.9 | 3 |
| 2010s | 7.76 | 7.55 | 8.15 | 5 |
| 2020s | 7.5 | 7.35 | 7.7 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 20 Brazil 7.5 compare
- 21 Dominican Republic 7.4 compare
- 21 Montenegro 7.4 compare
- 24 Mongolia 7.25 compare
- 25 Bhutan 7.2 compare
- 26 Romania 7.1 compare
- 26 South Africa 7.1 compare
More reference data data for Argentina
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 111.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 31.35 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Argentina?
- Democratic features index in Argentina was 7.35 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 8.15 in 2019.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.35 in 2025.
- How does Argentina rank for democratic features index?
- Argentina ranks 23rd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Democratic Features Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Captures the extent of democratic features — political participation, rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic).