Institutionalized autocracy in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Institutionalized autocracy was 1 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Institutionalized autocracy in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1960–2011
Source: Center for Systemic Peace, www.systemicpeace.org/polity/polity4.htm.
Analysis
In 2011, institutionalized autocracy in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 1.
The figure is up 101.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, institutionalized autocracy in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 9 in 1965 and was at its lowest, -88, in 1963.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 21st of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Institutionalized autocracy in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -77 | — |
| 1961 | -77 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -77 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -88 | +14.3% |
| 1964 | -88 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | 9 | -110.2% |
| 1966 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 8 | -11.1% |
| 1991 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | -77 | -1062.5% |
| 1993 | -77 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | -77 | -0.0% |
| 1995 | -77 | -0.0% |
| 1996 | -77 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | -77 | -0.0% |
| 1998 | -77 | -0.0% |
| 1999 | -77 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | -77 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | -77 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | -77 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | -88 | +14.3% |
| 2004 | -88 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | -88 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | 1 | -101.1% |
| 2007 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1 | +0.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1 is above the median for low income countries, which is 1, 1.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -36.2 | -88 | 9 | 10 |
| 1970s | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| 1990s | -60 | -77 | 8 | 10 |
| 2000s | -49.1 | -88 | 1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 21 Algeria 1 compare
- 21 Burundi 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 Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 220.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,924 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 1,764 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 3,057 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is institutionalized autocracy in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Institutionalized autocracy in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1 in 2011, according to Center for Systemic Peace, www.systemicpeace.org/polity/polity4.htm.
- What is the highest institutionalized autocracy recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 9 in 1965.
- What is the lowest institutionalized autocracy recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -88 in 1963.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for institutionalized autocracy?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 21st out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is institutionalized autocracy rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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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.