Which has higher distribution of democracy index, Bahrain or Vatican?

Vatican, at 1 against 0 in Bahrain as of 1870.

Where does this data come from?

Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Distribution of Democracy Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Bahrain vs Vatican: Distribution of Democracy Index

Bahrain

in 2018

Vatican

in 1870

Bahrain rank

164th

Vatican rank

161st

Distribution of Democracy Index over time

Bahrain
Vatican

How they compare

Vatican currently reports 1 against 0 in Bahrain, a difference of 1.

Bahrain ranks 164th and Vatican ranks 161st of 167 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher distribution of democracy index, Bahrain or Vatican?: Vatican, at 1 against 0 in Bahrain as of 1870.
What is the difference in distribution of democracy index between Bahrain and Vatican?: 1, with Vatican ahead.
How do Bahrain and Vatican rank globally for distribution of democracy index?: Bahrain ranks 164th and Vatican ranks 161st of 167 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Distribution of 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: Distribution of Democracy Index
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 168 places, 18,366 data points, 1800–2018
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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 0 to 20 (fully democratic).