Democratic Features Index in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Democratic Features Index was 3.65 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
3.65
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
89th
of 128 countries
All-time high
3.93
in 2007
All-time low
3.2
in 2015
Years of data
11
2005–2025

Democratic Features Index in Central African Republic, 2005–2025

012342005201520252005: 3.22007: 3.92009: 3.62011: 3.82013: 3.32015: 3.22017: 3.62019: 3.52021: 3.42023: 3.52025: 3.6

Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for democratic features index in Central African Republic is 3.65, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 14.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, democratic features index in Central African Republic peaked at 3.93 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3.2, in 2015.

That places Central African Republic 89th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Democratic Features Index in Central African Republic, year by year

Annual values for Democratic Features Index in Central African Republic, 2005 to 2025.
Year Value Change
2005 3.22
2007 3.93 +22.3%
2009 3.58 -8.9%
2011 3.78 +5.6%
2013 3.32 -12.3%
2015 3.2 -3.5%
2017 3.6 +12.5%
2019 3.55 -1.4%
2021 3.4 -4.2%
2023 3.55 +4.4%
2025 3.65 +2.8%

Central African Republic compared with similar countries

  • Central African Republic's 3.65 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.92, 1.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
  • Central African Republic's 3.65 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.22, 87% of the median. (39 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.58 3.22 3.93 3
2010s 3.49 3.2 3.78 5
2020s 3.53 3.4 3.65 3

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 87 Kazakhstan 3.73 compare
  2. 87 Rwanda 3.73 compare
  3. 90 Vietnam 3.58 compare
  4. 91 Cameroon 3.57 compare
  5. 91 Democratic Republic of Congo 3.57 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is democratic features index in Central African Republic?
Democratic features index in Central African Republic was 3.65 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 3.93 in 2007.
What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 3.2 in 2015.
How does Central African Republic rank for democratic features index?
Central African Republic ranks 89th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
Is democratic features index rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Central African Republic 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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Indicator
Democratic Features Index
Source
Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
128 places, 1,394 data points, 2005–2025
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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).