What is distribution of democracy index in Egypt?

Distribution of democracy index in Egypt was 6 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest distribution of democracy index recorded in Egypt?

The highest recorded value was 16 in 1951.

What is the lowest distribution of democracy index recorded in Egypt?

The lowest recorded value was 3 in 1952.

How does Egypt rank for distribution of democracy index?

Egypt ranks 138th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.

Is distribution of democracy index rising or falling in Egypt?

Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Egypt 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.

Distribution of Democracy Index in Egypt

Name: Distribution of Democracy Index in Egypt
Creator: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Egypt: Distribution of Democracy Index was 6 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

138th

of 167 countries

All-time high

in 1951

All-time low

in 1952

Years of data

1922–2018

Distribution of Democracy Index in Egypt, 1922–2018

Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for distribution of democracy index in Egypt is 6, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of down 14.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, distribution of democracy index in Egypt peaked at 16 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 3, in 1952.

That places Egypt 138th out of 167 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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
1920s	12.75	7	14	8
1930s	7.9	4	11	10
1940s	11	11	11	6
1950s	4.44	3	16	9
1960s	3	3	3	10
1970s	3.4	3	4	10
1980s	4	4	4	10
1990s	4	4	4	10
2000s	5.5	4	7	10
2010s	6.44	6	8	9

Countries ranked near Egypt

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More social development data for Egypt

Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 220,033 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 23,763 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Key features of democracy 0.187 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.179 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.159 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.187 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.076 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.115 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is distribution of democracy index in Egypt?: Distribution of democracy index in Egypt was 6 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest distribution of democracy index recorded in Egypt?: The highest recorded value was 16 in 1951.
What is the lowest distribution of democracy index recorded in Egypt?: The lowest recorded value was 3 in 1952.
How does Egypt rank for distribution of democracy index?: Egypt ranks 138th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
Is distribution of democracy index rising or falling in Egypt?: Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Egypt 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

Indicator: Distribution of Democracy Index
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 168 places, 18,366 data points, 1800–2018
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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).