Democratic Features Index in Pakistan
Pakistan: Democratic Features Index was 3.25 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Democratic Features Index in Pakistan, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democratic features index in Pakistan is 3.25, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of down 11.0% on the previous year and down 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Pakistan peaked at 3.75 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3.25, in 2025.
Pakistan ranks 100th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Democratic Features Index in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.58 | — |
| 2007 | 3.65 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 3.63 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 3.43 | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 3.53 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 3.7 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 3.75 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 3.75 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 3.65 | -2.7% |
| 2025 | 3.25 | -11.0% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 3.25 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.43, 73% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 3.25 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.42, 95% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.62 | 3.58 | 3.65 | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.62 | 3.43 | 3.75 | 5 |
| 2020s | 3.55 | 3.25 | 3.75 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Pakistan?
- Democratic features index in Pakistan was 3.25 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.75 in 2019.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.25 in 2025.
- How does Pakistan rank for democratic features index?
- Pakistan ranks 100th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Pakistan 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).