Democratic Features Index in Qatar
Qatar: Democratic Features Index was 3.75 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Qatar, 2009–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 3.75 for democratic features index in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Qatar peaked at 4.2 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 3.73, in 2017.
Qatar ranks 85th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Democratic Features Index in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4.2 | — |
| 2011 | 4.08 | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 4 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 3.83 | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 3.73 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 3.9 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 3.9 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 3.95 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 3.75 | -5.1% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 3.75 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.55, 50% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 3.75 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.42, 1.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.91 | 3.73 | 4.08 | 5 |
| 2020s | 3.87 | 3.75 | 3.95 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More reference data data for Qatar
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0059 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0397 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0493 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0003 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0493 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0199 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0071 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1746 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2166 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0017 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Qatar?
- Democratic features index in Qatar was 3.75 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 4.2 in 2009.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.73 in 2017.
- How does Qatar rank for democratic features index?
- Qatar ranks 85th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Qatar 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).