Democracy Index in Ukraine
Ukraine: Democracy Index was 4 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Democracy Index in Ukraine, 1922–2018
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 Ukraine is 4, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democracy index in Ukraine peaked at 7 in 1994 and was at its lowest, -9, in 1933.
Ukraine ranks 107th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | -7.38 | -8 | -7 | 8 |
| 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 | 5.9 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.4 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.89 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Ukraine
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- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.24 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.386 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.418 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.542 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.386 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democracy index in Ukraine?
- Democracy index in Ukraine was 4 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 Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 7 in 1994.
- What is the lowest democracy index recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was -9 in 1933.
- How does Ukraine rank for democracy index?
- Ukraine ranks 107th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is democracy index rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ukraine 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).