Democracy Index in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Democracy Index was 8 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Democracy Index in Kyrgyzstan, 1868–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020); Population based on various sources (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, democracy index in Kyrgyzstan stood at 8. That is the highest value across all 151 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 166.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democracy index in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 8 in 2017 and was at its lowest, -10, in 1868.
Kyrgyzstan ranks 52nd of 167 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860s | -10 | -10 | -10 | 2 |
| 1870s | -10 | -10 | -10 | 10 |
| 1880s | -10 | -10 | -10 | 10 |
| 1890s | -10 | -10 | -10 | 10 |
| 1900s | -8.2 | -10 | -6 | 10 |
| 1910s | -4.5 | -6 | -1 | 10 |
| 1920s | -6.1 | -8 | -1 | 10 |
| 1930s | -8.7 | -9 | -8 | 10 |
| 1940s | -9 | -9 | -9 | 10 |
| 1950s | -7.6 | -9 | -7 | 10 |
| 1960s | -7 | -7 | -7 | 10 |
| 1970s | -7 | -7 | -7 | 10 |
| 1980s | -6.6 | -7 | -4 | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.7 | -3 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.1 | -3 | 4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.89 | 4 | 8 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Kyrgyzstan
- 52 Belgium 8 compare
- 52 Botswana 8 compare
- 52 Brazil 8 compare
- 52 East Timor 8 compare
- 52 El Salvador 8 compare
- 52 Ghana 8 compare
- 52 Guatemala 8 compare
- 52 Latvia 8 compare
- 52 Lesotho 8 compare
- 52 Mexico 8 compare
- 52 Myanmar 8 compare
- 52 Philippines 8 compare
- 52 Serbia 8 compare
- 52 Solomon Islands 8 compare
- 52 South Korea 8 compare
- 52 United Kingdom 8 compare
More social development data for Kyrgyzstan
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1,150 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 3,337 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.178 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.313 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.469 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.338 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.313 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democracy index in Kyrgyzstan?
- Democracy index in Kyrgyzstan was 8 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 Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 8 in 2017.
- What is the lowest democracy index recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was -10 in 1868.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for democracy index?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 52nd out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is democracy index rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 166.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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).