Distribution of Democracy Index in Russia
Russia: Distribution of Democracy Index was 14 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Distribution of Democracy Index in Russia, 1800–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Russia recorded 14 for distribution of democracy index in 2018.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of democracy index in Russia peaked at 16 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1800.
Russia ranks 107th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1900s | 1.8 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| 1910s | 5.5 | 4 | 9 | 10 |
| 1920s | 4.5 | 2 | 9 | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 1940s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.4 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.4 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.6 | 10 | 15 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.4 | 14 | 16 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14 | 14 | 14 | 9 |
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- Key features of democracy 0.17 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.08 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.115 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.17 (2025)
- Participatory Democracy Index 0.124 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of democracy index in Russia?
- Distribution of democracy index in Russia was 14 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest distribution of democracy index recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 16 in 2000.
- What is the lowest distribution of democracy index recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1800.
- How does Russia rank for distribution of democracy index?
- Russia ranks 107th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is distribution of democracy index rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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).