Distribution of Democracy Index in Estonia
Estonia: Distribution of Democracy Index was 19 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Distribution of Democracy Index in Estonia, 1917–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of democracy index in Estonia is 19, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of democracy index in Estonia peaked at 20 in 1919 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1941.
Estonia ranks 33rd of 167 countries on this measure, in the top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 | 18 | 20 | 2 |
| 1920s | 20 | 20 | 20 | 10 |
| 1930s | 11.2 | 4 | 20 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.3 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.4 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.4 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.5 | 10 | 17 | 10 |
| 2000s | 19 | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19 | 19 | 19 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 33 Albania 19 compare
- 33 Argentina 19 compare
- 33 Bulgaria 19 compare
- 33 Croatia 19 compare
- 33 Czechia 19 compare
- 33 India 19 compare
- 33 Indonesia 19 compare
- 33 Jamaica 19 compare
- 33 Kenya 19 compare
- 33 Moldova 19 compare
- 33 Montenegro 19 compare
- 33 North Macedonia 19 compare
- 33 Panama 19 compare
- 33 Paraguay 19 compare
- 33 Peru 19 compare
- 33 Romania 19 compare
- 33 South Africa 19 compare
- 33 Trinidad and Tobago 19 compare
More social development data for Estonia
- Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 41,299 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 86 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Key features of democracy 0.887 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.969 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.908 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.887 (2025)
- Participatory Democracy Index 0.621 (2025)
- Liberal Democracy Index 0.837 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of democracy index in Estonia?
- Distribution of democracy index in Estonia was 19 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest distribution of democracy index recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 20 in 1919.
- What is the lowest distribution of democracy index recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1941.
- How does Estonia rank for distribution of democracy index?
- Estonia ranks 33rd out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is distribution of democracy index rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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).