Distribution of Democracy Index in Comoros
Comoros: Distribution of Democracy Index was 7 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Distribution of Democracy Index in Comoros, 1975–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of democracy index in Comoros is 7, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 63.2% on the previous year and down 63.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of democracy index in Comoros peaked at 19 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1984.
Comoros ranks 131st of 167 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
| 1980s | 4 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| 1990s | 13 | 8 | 14 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.5 | 9 | 19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.67 | 7 | 19 | 9 |
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- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Key features of democracy 0.293 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.498 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.509 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.293 (2025)
- Participatory Democracy Index 0.2 (2025)
- Liberal Democracy Index 0.132 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of democracy index in Comoros?
- Distribution of democracy index in Comoros was 7 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest distribution of democracy index recorded in Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 19 in 2006.
- What is the lowest distribution of democracy index recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1984.
- How does Comoros rank for distribution of democracy index?
- Comoros ranks 131st out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is distribution of democracy index rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Comoros data come from?
- The figures come from Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Distribution 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 0 to 20 (fully democratic).