Democratic Features Index in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Democratic Features Index was 2.7 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Democratic Features Index in Turkmenistan, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democratic features index in Turkmenistan is 2.7, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Turkmenistan peaked at 2.85 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.58, in 2005.
Turkmenistan ranks 117th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.72 | 2.58 | 2.78 | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.85 | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
- 114 Iran 2.78 compare
- 114 Niger 2.78 compare
- 114 Saudi Arabia 2.78 compare
- 118 North Korea 2.6 compare
- 119 South Sudan 2.52 compare
- 120 Chad 2.47 compare
More reference data data for Turkmenistan
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.2615 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.06 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.49 °C (2026)
- Democracy 1 (2025)
- Free country 0 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Turkmenistan?
- Democratic features index in Turkmenistan was 2.7 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.85 in 2015.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.58 in 2005.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for democratic features index?
- Turkmenistan ranks 117th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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).