Democratic Features Index in Ukraine

Ukraine: Democratic Features Index was 6.85 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
6.85
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
31st
of 128 countries
All-time high
7.35
in 2007
All-time low
6.1
in 2011
Years of data
11
2005–2025

Democratic Features Index in Ukraine, 2005–2025

024682005201520252005: 7.12007: 7.32009: 72011: 6.12013: 6.12015: 6.82017: 6.92019: 6.92021: 6.82023: 72025: 6.8

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

Analysis

Ukraine recorded 6.85 for democratic features index in 2025.

The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 1.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, democratic features index in Ukraine peaked at 7.35 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 6.1, in 2011.

That places Ukraine 31st out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.15 7 7.35 3
2010s 6.55 6.1 6.9 5
2020s 6.9 6.8 7.05 3

Countries ranked near Ukraine

  1. 28 Armenia 6.9 compare
  2. 28 Bulgaria 6.9 compare
  3. 28 Senegal 6.9 compare
  4. 32 Namibia 6.8 compare
  5. 33 Malawi 6.75 compare
  6. 34 Moldova 6.7 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is democratic features index in Ukraine?
Democratic features index in Ukraine was 6.85 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Ukraine?
The highest recorded value was 7.35 in 2007.
What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Ukraine?
The lowest recorded value was 6.1 in 2011.
How does Ukraine rank for democratic features index?
Ukraine ranks 31st out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
Is democratic features index rising or falling in Ukraine?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Ukraine 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
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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).