Age of electoral democracy in Philippines
Philippines: Age of electoral democracy was 6 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
6
Change on year
up 20.0%
World rank
94th
of 111 countries
All-time high
16
in 2003
All-time low
1
in 1988
Years of data
22
1988–2015
Age of electoral democracy in Philippines, 1988–2015
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 6 for age of electoral democracy in 2015.
The figure is up 20.0% on the previous year and down 62.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, age of electoral democracy in Philippines peaked at 16 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1988.
That places Philippines 94th out of 111 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990s | 7.5 | 3 | 12 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.5 | 13 | 16 | 4 |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is age of electoral democracy in Philippines?
- Age of electoral democracy in Philippines was 6 in 2015, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest age of electoral democracy recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 16 in 2003.
- What is the lowest age of electoral democracy recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1988.
- How does Philippines rank for age of electoral democracy?
- Philippines ranks 94th out of 111 countries with data for 2015.
- Is age of electoral democracy rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Age of electoral democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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