Democratic Features Index in North Korea
North Korea: Democratic Features Index was 2.6 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Democratic Features Index in North Korea, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democratic features index in North Korea is 2.6, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in North Korea peaked at 2.7 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.55, in 2021.
North Korea ranks 118th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Democratic Features Index in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.7 | — |
| 2007 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2.65 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 2.6 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 2.6 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 2.6 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2.6 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2.65 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 2.55 | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 2.55 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 2.6 | +2.0% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 2.6 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.92, 89% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 2.6 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.47, 58% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.68 | 2.65 | 2.7 | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.61 | 2.6 | 2.65 | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.6 | 3 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
- 117 Turkmenistan 2.7 compare
- 119 South Sudan 2.52 compare
- 120 Chad 2.47 compare
- 121 Haiti 2.38 compare
More reference data data for North Korea
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Burning - Crop residues 3.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Agricultural Soils 1,939 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.838 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 325.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 11.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 1,939 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 24.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in North Korea?
- Democratic features index in North Korea was 2.6 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 2.7 in 2005.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.55 in 2021.
- How does North Korea rank for democratic features index?
- North Korea ranks 118th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this North Korea 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).