Democratic Features Index in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Democratic Features Index was 3.4 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Ethiopia, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, democratic features index in Ethiopia stood at 3.4.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.5% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Ethiopia peaked at 4.17 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3.02, in 2017.
That places Ethiopia 97th 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4.17 | — |
| 2007 | 4.13 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 3.53 | -14.5% |
| 2011 | 3.68 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 3.37 | -8.6% |
| 2015 | 3.23 | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 3.02 | -6.7% |
| 2019 | 4 | +32.6% |
| 2021 | 3.78 | -5.4% |
| 2023 | 3.72 | -1.8% |
| 2025 | 3.4 | -8.5% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 3.4 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.92, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 3.4 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.22, 81% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.94 | 3.53 | 4.17 | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.46 | 3.02 | 4 | 5 |
| 2020s | 3.63 | 3.4 | 3.78 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More reference data data for Ethiopia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6564 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 100.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.47 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Ethiopia?
- Democratic features index in Ethiopia was 3.4 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.17 in 2005.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.02 in 2017.
- How does Ethiopia rank for democratic features index?
- Ethiopia ranks 97th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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).