Democratic Features Index in Singapore
Singapore: Democratic Features Index was 5.47 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Democratic Features Index in Singapore, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Singapore recorded 5.47 for democratic features index in 2025.
The figure is up 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Singapore peaked at 5.55 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 5.32, in 2011.
Singapore ranks 54th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Democratic Features Index in Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.35 | — |
| 2007 | 5.37 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 5.37 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 5.32 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 5.55 | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 5.37 | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 5.42 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 5.32 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 5.42 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 5.47 | +0.9% |
| 2025 | 5.47 | +0.0% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 5.47 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.55, 72% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 5.47 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.47, 1.2× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.36 | 5.35 | 5.37 | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.39 | 5.32 | 5.55 | 5 |
| 2020s | 5.45 | 5.42 | 5.47 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
More reference data data for Singapore
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.008 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0066 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0618 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0618 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0269 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0096 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0378 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0 (1992)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2567 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Singapore?
- Democratic features index in Singapore was 5.47 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 5.55 in 2013.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.32 in 2011.
- How does Singapore rank for democratic features index?
- Singapore ranks 54th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Singapore 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).