Age of electoral democracy lexical in India
India: Age of electoral democracy lexical was 76 in 2025. β Volatile
Age of electoral democracy lexical in India, 1950β2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for age of electoral democracy lexical in India is 76, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, age of electoral democracy lexical in India peaked at 76 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1950.
That places India 20th out of 144 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.5 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| 1960s | 15.5 | 11 | 20 | 10 |
| 1970s | 25.5 | 21 | 30 | 10 |
| 1980s | 35.5 | 31 | 40 | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.5 | 41 | 50 | 10 |
| 2000s | 55.5 | 51 | 60 | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.5 | 61 | 70 | 10 |
| 2020s | 73.5 | 71 | 76 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is age of electoral democracy lexical in India?
- Age of electoral democracy lexical in India was 76 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest age of electoral democracy lexical recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 76 in 2025.
- What is the lowest age of electoral democracy lexical recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1950.
- How does India rank for age of electoral democracy lexical?
- India ranks 20th out of 144 countries with data for 2025.
- Is age of electoral democracy lexical rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Age of electoral democracy lexical. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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