Stability of Democratic Institutions Index in South Sudan

South Sudan: Stability of Democratic Institutions Index was 2 in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
2
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
84th
of 128 countries
All-time high
3
in 2013
All-time low
1.5
in 2017
Years of data
7
2013–2025

Stability of Democratic Institutions Index in South Sudan, 2013–2025

01232013201920252013: 32015: 32017: 1.52019: 22021: 22023: 22025: 2

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for stability of democratic institutions index in South Sudan is 2, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 33.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, stability of democratic institutions index in South Sudan peaked at 3 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.5, in 2017.

That places South Sudan 84th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2.38 1.5 3 4
2020s 2 2 2 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is stability of democratic institutions index in South Sudan?
Stability of democratic institutions index in South Sudan was 2 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest stability of democratic institutions index recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 3 in 2013.
What is the lowest stability of democratic institutions index recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 1.5 in 2017.
How does South Sudan rank for stability of democratic institutions index?
South Sudan ranks 84th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
Is stability of democratic institutions index rising or falling in South Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this South Sudan data come from?
The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Stability of Democratic Institutions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Stability of Democratic Institutions 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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Indicates the extent to which democratic institutions are effective and efficient and all relevant actors accept them.