Distribution of Democracy Index in Eswatini
Eswatini: Distribution of Democracy Index was 3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Distribution of Democracy Index in Eswatini, 1968–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of democracy index in Eswatini is 3, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of democracy index in Eswatini peaked at 4 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1973.
Eswatini ranks 149th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.8 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.7 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
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- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1,414 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 220 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Key features of democracy 0.128 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.113 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.023 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.128 (2025)
- Participatory Democracy Index 0.11 (2025)
- Liberal Democracy Index 0.097 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of democracy index in Eswatini?
- Distribution of democracy index in Eswatini was 3 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest distribution of democracy index recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 1992.
- What is the lowest distribution of democracy index recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1973.
- How does Eswatini rank for distribution of democracy index?
- Eswatini ranks 149th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is distribution of democracy index rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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).