Institutionalized autocracy in Burundi
Burundi: Institutionalized autocracy was 1 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Institutionalized autocracy in Burundi, 1962–2011
Source: Center for Systemic Peace, www.systemicpeace.org/polity/polity4.htm.
Analysis
The most recent figure for institutionalized autocracy in Burundi is 1, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 101.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, institutionalized autocracy in Burundi peaked at 7 in 1966 and was at its lowest, -88, in 1965.
That places Burundi 21st out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -6.12 | -88 | 7 | 8 |
| 1970s | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
| 1990s | -29.1 | -88 | 7 | 10 |
| 2000s | -34.5 | -88 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 21 Algeria 1 compare
- 21 Democratic Republic of Congo 1 compare
- 21 Cote d'Ivoire 1 compare
- 21 Djibouti 1 compare
- 21 Gabon 1 compare
- 21 Guinea-Bissau 1 compare
- 21 Liberia 1 compare
- 21 Madagascar 1 compare
- 21 Niger 1 compare
- 21 Sierra Leone 1 compare
More reference data data for Burundi
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.196 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8014 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.8146 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6552 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.581 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 515.21 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is institutionalized autocracy in Burundi?
- Institutionalized autocracy in Burundi was 1 in 2011, according to Center for Systemic Peace, www.systemicpeace.org/polity/polity4.htm.
- What is the highest institutionalized autocracy recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 7 in 1966.
- What is the lowest institutionalized autocracy recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was -88 in 1965.
- How does Burundi rank for institutionalized autocracy?
- Burundi ranks 21st out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is institutionalized autocracy rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from Center for Systemic Peace, www.systemicpeace.org/polity/polity4.htm, published as part of Institutionalized autocracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Democracy is conceived as three essential, interdependent elements. One is the presence of institutions and procedures through which citizens can express effective preferences about alternative policies and leaders. Second is the existence of institutionalized constraints on the exercise of power by the executive. Third is the guarantee of civil liberties to all citizens in their daily lives and in acts of political participation. Other aspects of plural democracy, such as the rule of law, systems of checks and balances, freedom of the press, and so on are means to, or specific manifestations of, these general principles. We do not include coded data on civil liberties.