Democratic Features Index in Mauritania

Mauritania: Democratic Features Index was 4.37 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
4.37
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
71st
of 128 countries
All-time high
4.5
in 2011
All-time low
3.63
in 2009
Years of data
10
2007–2025

Democratic Features Index in Mauritania, 2007–2025

0123452007201620252007: 4.52009: 3.62011: 4.52013: 4.42015: 4.32017: 4.22019: 4.32021: 4.42023: 4.42025: 4.4

Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, democratic features index in Mauritania stood at 4.37.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 2.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, democratic features index in Mauritania peaked at 4.5 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3.63, in 2009.

That places Mauritania 71st out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.05 3.63 4.47 2
2010s 4.33 4.22 4.5 5
2020s 4.4 4.37 4.42 3

Countries ranked near Mauritania

  1. 68 Angola 4.45 compare
  2. 69 Algeria 4.4 compare
  3. 69 Togo 4.4 compare
  4. 71 Georgia 4.37 compare
  5. 73 Tunisia 4.33 compare
  6. 74 Madagascar 4.22 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is democratic features index in Mauritania?
Democratic features index in Mauritania was 4.37 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Mauritania?
The highest recorded value was 4.5 in 2011.
What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Mauritania?
The lowest recorded value was 3.63 in 2009.
How does Mauritania rank for democratic features index?
Mauritania ranks 71st out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
Is democratic features index rising or falling in Mauritania?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Mauritania 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

Indicator
Democratic Features Index
Source
Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
128 places, 1,394 data points, 2005–2025
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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).