Democratic Features Index in Ecuador
Ecuador: Democratic Features Index was 6.25 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Democratic Features Index in Ecuador, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democratic features index in Ecuador is 6.25, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.3% on the previous year and up 14.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Ecuador peaked at 7.2 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5.45, in 2015.
That places Ecuador 43rd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.08 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.99 | 5.45 | 7.2 | 5 |
| 2020s | 6.62 | 6.25 | 7 | 3 |
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More reference data data for Ecuador
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.07 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.55 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3544 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6442 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8108 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 133.99 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 Ecuador?
- Democratic features index in Ecuador was 6.25 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 7.2 in 2019.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.45 in 2015.
- How does Ecuador rank for democratic features index?
- Ecuador ranks 43rd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ecuador 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).