Stability of Democratic Institutions Index in Taiwan
Taiwan: Stability of Democratic Institutions Index was 9.5 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Stability of Democratic Institutions Index in Taiwan, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, stability of democratic institutions index in Taiwan stood at 9.5. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, stability of democratic institutions index in Taiwan peaked at 9.5 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 8.5, in 2005.
That places Taiwan 6th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.83 | 8.5 | 9 | 3 |
| 2010s | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
More reference data data for Taiwan
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 1 (2025)
- Free country 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Democracy 7 (2025)
- Elite Consultations Score 1.63 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stability of democratic institutions index in Taiwan?
- Stability of democratic institutions index in Taiwan was 9.5 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 9.5 in 2011.
- What is the lowest stability of democratic institutions index recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.5 in 2005.
- How does Taiwan rank for stability of democratic institutions index?
- Taiwan ranks 6th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is stability of democratic institutions index rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Taiwan 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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About this data
Indicates the extent to which democratic institutions are effective and efficient and all relevant actors accept them.