Democratic Features Index in Uganda
Uganda: Democratic Features Index was 4.48 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Uganda, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, democratic features index in Uganda stood at 4.48. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and down 32.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Uganda peaked at 6.9 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 4.48, in 2025.
Uganda ranks 67th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Democratic Features Index in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.3 | — |
| 2007 | 6.8 | +28.3% |
| 2009 | 6.85 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 6.7 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 6.9 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 6.6 | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 5.43 | -17.7% |
| 2019 | 5.17 | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 4.85 | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 4.53 | -6.5% |
| 2025 | 4.48 | -1.1% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 4.48 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.92, 1.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 4.48 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.22, 1.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.32 | 5.3 | 6.85 | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.16 | 5.17 | 6.9 | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.62 | 4.48 | 4.85 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 65 Bangladesh 4.72 compare
- 66 Kyrgyzstan 4.6 compare
- 68 Angola 4.45 compare
- 69 Algeria 4.4 compare
- 69 Togo 4.4 compare
More reference data data for Uganda
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4214 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 29.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 42.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.29 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Uganda?
- Democratic features index in Uganda was 4.48 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 6.9 in 2013.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.48 in 2025.
- How does Uganda rank for democratic features index?
- Uganda ranks 67th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uganda 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).