Democracy Index in Denmark
Denmark: Democracy Index was 10 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Democracy Index in Denmark, 1800–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020); Population based on various sources (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democracy index in Denmark is 10, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 214 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, democracy index in Denmark peaked at 10 in 1915 and was at its lowest, -10, in 1800.
That places Denmark 1st out of 167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800s | -10 | -10 | -10 | 10 |
| 1810s | -10 | -10 | -10 | 10 |
| 1820s | -10 | -10 | -10 | 10 |
| 1830s | -9.4 | -10 | -9 | 10 |
| 1840s | -7.9 | -9 | 2 | 10 |
| 1850s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.8 | -1 | 2 | 10 |
| 1870s | -3 | -3 | -3 | 10 |
| 1880s | -3 | -3 | -3 | 10 |
| 1890s | -3 | -3 | -3 | 10 |
| 1900s | 1.1 | -3 | 4 | 10 |
| 1910s | 8.5 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| 1920s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 1930s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 1940s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| 1950s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 1960s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 1980s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
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More social development data for Denmark
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 95,007 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 21 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.884 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.913 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.98 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.929 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.913 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 3 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democracy index in Denmark?
- Democracy index in Denmark was 10 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 10 in 1915.
- What is the lowest democracy index recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -10 in 1800.
- How does Denmark rank for democracy index?
- Denmark ranks 1st out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is democracy index rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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).