Democratic Features Index in India
India: Democratic Features Index was 6.1 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in India, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, democratic features index in India stood at 6.1. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 21.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in India peaked at 8.2 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 6.1, in 2023.
India ranks 45th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.08 | 7.95 | 8.2 | 3 |
| 2010s | 7.78 | 7.25 | 8.2 | 5 |
| 2020s | 6.17 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 3 |
Countries ranked near India
More reference data data for India
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.8635 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.6189 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.0088 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.3046 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2053 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 233.06 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 India?
- Democratic features index in India was 6.1 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 8.2 in 2009.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.1 in 2023.
- How does India rank for democratic features index?
- India ranks 45th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this India 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).