Democratic Features Index in Hungary
Hungary: Democratic Features Index was 6.2 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Hungary, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 6.2 for democratic features index in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Hungary peaked at 9.4 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 6.2, in 2025.
That places Hungary 44th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Democratic Features Index in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9.4 | — |
| 2007 | 9.35 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 9.25 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 8.35 | -9.7% |
| 2013 | 7.95 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 7.6 | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 7.15 | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 6.8 | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 6.35 | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 6.3 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 6.2 | -1.6% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 6.2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.55, 82% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 6.2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.85, 91% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.33 | 9.25 | 9.4 | 3 |
| 2010s | 7.57 | 6.8 | 8.35 | 5 |
| 2020s | 6.28 | 6.2 | 6.35 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More reference data data for Hungary
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5538 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1724 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6937 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.09 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Hungary?
- Democratic features index in Hungary was 6.2 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 9.4 in 2005.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.2 in 2025.
- How does Hungary rank for democratic features index?
- Hungary ranks 44th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hungary 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).