Democratic Features Index in Chad
Chad: Democratic Features Index was 2.47 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Chad, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, democratic features index in Chad stood at 2.47.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.2% on the previous year and down 29.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Chad peaked at 3.53 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.37, in 2023.
That places Chad 120th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Democratic Features Index in Chad, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.53 | — |
| 2007 | 2.83 | -19.8% |
| 2009 | 2.83 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.13 | +10.6% |
| 2013 | 3.45 | +10.1% |
| 2015 | 3.5 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 3.45 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 2.93 | -15.0% |
| 2021 | 3 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 2.37 | -21.1% |
| 2025 | 2.47 | +4.2% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 2.47 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.92, 85% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Chad's 2.47 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.22, 58% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.07 | 2.83 | 3.53 | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.29 | 2.93 | 3.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.61 | 2.37 | 3 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Chad
- 117 Turkmenistan 2.7 compare
- 118 North Korea 2.6 compare
- 119 South Sudan 2.52 compare
- 121 Haiti 2.38 compare
- 122 Libya 2.12 compare
- 123 Eritrea 2.02 compare
More reference data data for Chad
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3078 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1797 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5525 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 58.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9785 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Chad?
- Democratic features index in Chad was 2.47 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 3.53 in 2005.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.37 in 2023.
- How does Chad rank for democratic features index?
- Chad ranks 120th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Chad 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).