Democratic Features Index in Lesotho
Lesotho: Democratic Features Index was 6.5 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Democratic Features Index in Lesotho, 2009–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democratic features index in Lesotho is 6.5, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.1% on the previous year and up 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Lesotho peaked at 6.5 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 5.45, in 2019.
Lesotho ranks 38th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 1 |
| 2010s | 5.71 | 5.45 | 6.25 | 5 |
| 2020s | 5.92 | 5.45 | 6.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More reference data data for Lesotho
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.6457 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.77 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6724 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5102 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.4131 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 221.03 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 Lesotho?
- Democratic features index in Lesotho was 6.5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 6.5 in 2025.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.45 in 2019.
- How does Lesotho rank for democratic features index?
- Lesotho ranks 38th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lesotho 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).