Democratic Features Index in Oman
Oman: Democratic Features Index was 2.85 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Oman, 2007–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democratic features index in Oman is 2.85, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Oman peaked at 3.98 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 2.85, in 2023.
That places Oman 112th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 10 years of available data.
Democratic Features Index in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3.63 | — |
| 2009 | 3.98 | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 3.88 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 3.32 | -14.6% |
| 2015 | 3.22 | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 3 | -6.7% |
| 2019 | 2.9 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 2.95 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 2.85 | -3.4% |
| 2025 | 2.85 | +0.0% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 2.85 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.55, 38% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Oman's 2.85 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.42, 83% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.81 | 3.63 | 3.98 | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.26 | 2.9 | 3.88 | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.88 | 2.85 | 2.95 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 110 Syria 2.87 compare
- 110 Tajikistan 2.87 compare
- 113 Burkina Faso 2.82 compare
- 114 Iran 2.78 compare
- 114 Niger 2.78 compare
- 114 Saudi Arabia 2.78 compare
More reference data data for Oman
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0104 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2727 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0016 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0349 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0149 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0087 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Oman?
- Democratic features index in Oman was 2.85 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 3.98 in 2009.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.85 in 2023.
- How does Oman rank for democratic features index?
- Oman ranks 112th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Oman 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).