Democratic Features Index in Senegal
Senegal: Democratic Features Index was 6.9 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Democratic Features Index in Senegal, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Senegal recorded 6.9 for democratic features index in 2025.
The figure is down 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Senegal peaked at 7.75 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 6.3, in 2009.
Senegal ranks 28th of 128 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Democratic Features Index in Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7.75 | — |
| 2007 | 7.1 | -8.4% |
| 2009 | 6.3 | -11.3% |
| 2011 | 6.5 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 7.12 | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 7.15 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 7.1 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 6.95 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 6.8 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 6.9 | +1.5% |
| 2025 | 6.9 | +0.0% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 6.9 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.43, 1.6× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 6.9 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.22, 1.6× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.05 | 6.3 | 7.75 | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.96 | 6.5 | 7.15 | 5 |
| 2020s | 6.87 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More reference data data for Senegal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2247 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1649 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7534 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5106 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 17.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8979 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Senegal?
- Democratic features index in Senegal was 6.9 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 7.75 in 2005.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.3 in 2009.
- How does Senegal rank for democratic features index?
- Senegal ranks 28th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Senegal 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).