Democratic Features Index in Botswana
Botswana: Democratic Features Index was 8.45 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Democratic Features Index in Botswana, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democratic features index in Botswana is 8.45, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.3% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Botswana peaked at 8.45 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 8.1, in 2023.
Botswana ranks 11th of 128 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.43 | 8.4 | 8.45 | 3 |
| 2010s | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.35 | 5 |
| 2020s | 8.27 | 8.1 | 8.45 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More reference data data for Botswana
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.39 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8179 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.391 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.76 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -1.55 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 202.64 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Botswana?
- Democratic features index in Botswana was 8.45 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 8.45 in 2005.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.1 in 2023.
- How does Botswana rank for democratic features index?
- Botswana ranks 11th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Botswana 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).