What is democratic features index in Taiwan?

Democratic features index in Taiwan was 9.6 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Taiwan?

The highest recorded value was 9.65 in 2011.

What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Taiwan?

The lowest recorded value was 9.35 in 2005.

How does Taiwan rank for democratic features index?

Taiwan ranks 2nd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.

Is democratic features index rising or falling in Taiwan?

Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Taiwan 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.

Democratic Features Index in Taiwan

Name: Democratic Features Index in Taiwan
Creator: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Taiwan: Democratic Features Index was 9.6 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)

9.6

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

2nd

of 128 countries

All-time high

9.65

in 2011

All-time low

9.35

in 2005

Years of data

2005–2025

Democratic Features Index in Taiwan, 2005–2025

Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, democratic features index in Taiwan stood at 9.6.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, democratic features index in Taiwan peaked at 9.65 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 9.35, in 2005.

That places Taiwan 2nd out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	9.43	9.35	9.5	3
2010s	9.59	9.55	9.65	5
2020s	9.6	9.6	9.6	3

Countries ranked near Taiwan

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More reference data data for Taiwan

Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Elected parliament 1 (2025)
Civil liberties rating 1 (2025)
Free country 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Democracy 7 (2025)
Elite Consultations Score 1.63 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is democratic features index in Taiwan?: Democratic features index in Taiwan was 9.6 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Taiwan?: The highest recorded value was 9.65 in 2011.
What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Taiwan?: The lowest recorded value was 9.35 in 2005.
How does Taiwan rank for democratic features index?: Taiwan ranks 2nd out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
Is democratic features index rising or falling in Taiwan?: Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Taiwan 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

Indicator: Democratic Features Index
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 128 places, 1,394 data points, 2005–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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).