Democracy Index in Comoros
Comoros: Democracy Index was -3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Democracy Index in Comoros, 1975–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020); Population based on various sources (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, democracy index in Comoros stood at -3.
That represents a change of down 133.3% on the previous year and down 133.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democracy index in Comoros peaked at 9 in 2006 and was at its lowest, -9, in 1984.
Comoros ranks 132nd of 168 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Democracy Index in Comoros, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -5 | — |
| 1976 | -5 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -5 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | -3 | — |
| 1983 | -3 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -9 | +200.0% |
| 1985 | -9 | -0.0% |
| 1986 | -9 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -9 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -9 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -9 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | 4 | -144.4% |
| 1991 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 4 | — |
| 1997 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | -2 | -150.0% |
| 2000 | -1 | -50.0% |
| 2001 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 4 | — |
| 2003 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 6 | +50.0% |
| 2005 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 9 | +50.0% |
| 2007 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | -3 | -133.3% |
Comoros compared with similar countries
- Comoros's -3 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5. (43 countries reporting)
- Comoros's -3 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.5. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -3 | -5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | -6 | -9 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3 | -2 | 4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.5 | -1 | 9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.67 | -3 | 9 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Comoros
More social development data for Comoros
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 5 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 2,338 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0026 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 2,338 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democracy index in Comoros?
- Democracy index in Comoros was -3 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020); Population based on various sources (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democracy index recorded in Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 9 in 2006.
- What is the lowest democracy index recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was -9 in 1984.
- How does Comoros rank for democracy index?
- Comoros ranks 132nd out of 168 countries with data for 2018.
- Is democracy index rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is down 133.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Comoros data come from?
- The figures come from Polity 5 (2020); Population based on various sources (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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).