Democratic Features Index in Kenya
Kenya: Democratic Features Index was 5.75 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Kenya, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, democratic features index in Kenya stood at 5.75.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Kenya peaked at 7 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4.85, in 2019.
Kenya ranks 51st 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.
Democratic Features Index in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.45 | — |
| 2007 | 7 | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 5.85 | -16.4% |
| 2011 | 6.35 | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 6.55 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 6.25 | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 6.25 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 4.85 | -22.4% |
| 2021 | 4.92 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 5.85 | +19.0% |
| 2025 | 5.75 | -1.7% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 5.75 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.43, 1.3× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 5.75 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.22, 1.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.43 | 5.85 | 7 | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.05 | 4.85 | 6.55 | 5 |
| 2020s | 5.51 | 4.92 | 5.85 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More reference data data for Kenya
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5379 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 58.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 68.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Kenya?
- Democratic features index in Kenya was 5.75 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 7 in 2007.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.85 in 2019.
- How does Kenya rank for democratic features index?
- Kenya ranks 51st out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kenya 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).