Age of democracy polity in Ireland
Ireland: Age of democracy polity was 98 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
98
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
8th
of 110 countries
All-time high
98
in 2018
All-time low
1
in 1921
Years of data
98
1921–2018
Age of democracy polity in Ireland, 1921–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for age of democracy polity in Ireland is 98, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 98 years on record.
The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, age of democracy polity in Ireland peaked at 98 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1921.
That places Ireland 8th out of 110 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| 1930s | 14.5 | 10 | 19 | 10 |
| 1940s | 24.5 | 20 | 29 | 10 |
| 1950s | 34.5 | 30 | 39 | 10 |
| 1960s | 44.5 | 40 | 49 | 10 |
| 1970s | 54.5 | 50 | 59 | 10 |
| 1980s | 64.5 | 60 | 69 | 10 |
| 1990s | 74.5 | 70 | 79 | 10 |
| 2000s | 84.5 | 80 | 89 | 10 |
| 2010s | 94 | 90 | 98 | 9 |
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- Freedom of association index 0.912 (2025)
- Freedom of expression index 0.97 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is age of democracy polity in Ireland?
- Age of democracy polity in Ireland was 98 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest age of democracy polity recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 98 in 2018.
- What is the lowest age of democracy polity recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1921.
- How does Ireland rank for age of democracy polity?
- Ireland ranks 8th out of 110 countries with data for 2018.
- Is age of democracy polity rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Age of democracy polity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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