Democratic Features Index in Jordan
Jordan: Democratic Features Index was 4.2 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Democratic Features Index in Jordan, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democratic features index in Jordan is 4.2, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Jordan peaked at 4.37 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3.92, in 2011.
That places Jordan 75th 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 Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4.1 | — |
| 2007 | 3.98 | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 4.02 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 3.92 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 4.1 | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 4.03 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 4.37 | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 4.32 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 4.2 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 4.03 | -4.0% |
| 2025 | 4.2 | +4.1% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 4.2 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.9, 71% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 4.2 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.42, 1.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.03 | 3.98 | 4.1 | 3 |
| 2010s | 4.15 | 3.92 | 4.37 | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.14 | 4.03 | 4.2 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More reference data data for Jordan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0464 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.425 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7273 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0055 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.7273 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1557 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0557 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0299 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Jordan?
- Democratic features index in Jordan was 4.2 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.37 in 2017.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.92 in 2011.
- How does Jordan rank for democratic features index?
- Jordan ranks 75th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Jordan 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).