Distribution of Democracy Index in Pakistan
Pakistan: Distribution of Democracy Index was 17 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Distribution of Democracy Index in Pakistan, 1972–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of democracy index in Pakistan is 17, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of democracy index in Pakistan peaked at 18 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 3, in 1977.
Pakistan ranks 70th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.88 | 3 | 18 | 8 |
| 1980s | 6.9 | 3 | 18 | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.4 | 4 | 18 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.5 | 4 | 15 | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.67 | 16 | 17 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 70 Armenia 17 compare
- 70 Benin 17 compare
- 70 Bhutan 17 compare
- 70 Bolivia 17 compare
- 70 Colombia 17 compare
- 70 Dominican Republic 17 compare
- 70 Georgia 17 compare
- 70 Guyana 17 compare
- 70 Honduras 17 compare
- 70 Liberia 17 compare
- 70 Malaysia 17 compare
- 70 Nepal 17 compare
- 70 Nigeria 17 compare
- 70 Senegal 17 compare
- 70 Sierra Leone 17 compare
- 70 Tunisia 17 compare
More social development data for Pakistan
- Political Rights Rating 5 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1.16 million (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 90,497 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Key features of democracy 0.302 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.559 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.495 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.302 (2025)
- Participatory Democracy Index 0.192 (2025)
- Liberal Democracy Index 0.176 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of democracy index in Pakistan?
- Distribution of democracy index in Pakistan was 17 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest distribution of democracy index recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 18 in 1973.
- What is the lowest distribution of democracy index recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 in 1977.
- How does Pakistan rank for distribution of democracy index?
- Pakistan ranks 70th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is distribution of democracy index rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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).