Democratic Features Index in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Democratic Features Index was 3.57 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Democratic Features Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democratic features index in Democratic Republic of Congo is 3.57, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2.7% on the previous year and up 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 3.72 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.6, in 2005.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 91st out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Democratic Features Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.6 | — |
| 2007 | 3.72 | +42.9% |
| 2009 | 3.55 | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 3.6 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 3.25 | -9.7% |
| 2015 | 3.4 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 3.47 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 3.52 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 3.67 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 3.67 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 3.57 | -2.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3.57 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.92, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3.57 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.22, 85% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.29 | 2.6 | 3.72 | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.45 | 3.25 | 3.6 | 5 |
| 2020s | 3.63 | 3.57 | 3.67 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 220.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,924 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 1,764 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 3,057 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Democratic features index in Democratic Republic of Congo was 3.57 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3.72 in 2007.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.6 in 2005.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for democratic features index?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 91st out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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).