Democratic Features Index in China
China: Democratic Features Index was 3.18 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Democratic Features Index in China, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
China recorded 3.18 for democratic features index in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in China peaked at 3.37 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 3.05, in 2005.
China ranks 103rd of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.19 | 3.05 | 3.37 | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.31 | 3.28 | 3.33 | 5 |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 3.18 | 3.23 | 3 |
Countries ranked near China
More reference data data for China
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.66 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.0991 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.15 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.34 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.06 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 132.6 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in China?
- Democratic features index in China was 3.18 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 3.37 in 2009.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.05 in 2005.
- How does China rank for democratic features index?
- China ranks 103rd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this China 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).