Democratic Features Index in Poland
Poland: Democratic Features Index was 8.4 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Poland, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democratic features index in Poland is 8.4, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 13.5% on the previous year and down 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Poland peaked at 9.5 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 7.4, in 2023.
Poland ranks 12th of 128 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Democratic Features Index in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9.2 | — |
| 2007 | 8.8 | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 9 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 9.2 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 9.35 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 9.5 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 8.55 | -10.0% |
| 2019 | 7.95 | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 7.5 | -5.7% |
| 2023 | 7.4 | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 8.4 | +13.5% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 8.4 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.55, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Poland's 8.4 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.85, 1.2× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 | 8.8 | 9.2 | 3 |
| 2010s | 8.91 | 7.95 | 9.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 7.77 | 7.4 | 8.4 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More reference data data for Poland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.499 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8896 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 43.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.84 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Poland?
- Democratic features index in Poland was 8.4 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 9.5 in 2015.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.4 in 2023.
- How does Poland rank for democratic features index?
- Poland ranks 12th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Poland 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).