Latvia vs Philippines: Democracy Index

Latvia
8
in 2018
Philippines
8
in 2018
Latvia rank
52nd
Philippines rank
52nd

Democracy Index over time

  • Latvia
  • Philippines
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How they compare

Latvia currently reports 8 against 8 in Philippines, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 81 shared years of data; in 1935 it was Philippines ahead.

Latvia ranks 52nd and Philippines ranks 52nd of 167 countries.

Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 9 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Latvia Philippines Difference Ahead
1930s -9 5 14 Philippines
1940s -9 2.43 11.43 Philippines
1950s -7.6 5 12.6 Philippines
1960s -7 4.7 11.7 Philippines
1970s -7 -6.8 0.2 Philippines
1980s -6.6 -1.7 4.9 Philippines
1990s 7.2 8 0.8 Philippines
2000s 8 8 0
2010s 8 8 0

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher democracy index, Latvia or Philippines?
Latvia, at 8 against 8 in Philippines as of 2018.
What is the difference in democracy index between Latvia and Philippines?
0, with Latvia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Philippines?
81 years are reported by both, from 1935 to 2018.
How do Latvia and Philippines rank globally for democracy index?
Latvia ranks 52nd and Philippines ranks 52nd of 167 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Polity 5 (2020); Population based on various sources (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Democracy Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Democracy Index
Source
Polity 5 (2020); Population based on various sources (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
168 places, 18,392 data points, 1776–2020
Last refreshed

It combines information on the extent to which open, multi-party, and competitive elections choose a chief executive who faces comprehensive institutional constraints, and political participation is competitive. It ranges from -10 to 10 (fully democratic).