Democratic Features Index in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Democratic Features Index was 4.72 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Bangladesh, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democratic features index in Bangladesh is 4.72, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.9% on the previous year and down 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Bangladesh peaked at 6.55 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 4.03, in 2023.
That places Bangladesh 65th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Democratic Features Index in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.55 | — |
| 2007 | 5.95 | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 6.05 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 6.25 | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 5.95 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 5.35 | -10.1% |
| 2017 | 4.62 | -13.7% |
| 2019 | 4.42 | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 4.25 | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 4.03 | -5.1% |
| 2025 | 4.72 | +16.9% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 4.72 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.43, 1.1× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 4.72 is below the median for South Asia, which is 6.45, 73% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.18 | 5.95 | 6.55 | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.32 | 4.42 | 6.25 | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.33 | 4.03 | 4.72 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More reference data data for Bangladesh
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 105.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Bangladesh?
- Democratic features index in Bangladesh was 4.72 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 6.55 in 2005.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.03 in 2023.
- How does Bangladesh rank for democratic features index?
- Bangladesh ranks 65th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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).