Distribution of Democracy Index in Somalia
Somalia: Distribution of Democracy Index was 15 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Distribution of Democracy Index in Somalia, 1960–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of democracy index in Somalia is 15, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of democracy index in Somalia peaked at 17 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 3, in 1969.
That places Somalia 99th out of 167 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.6 | 3 | 17 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.3 | 3 | 10 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.38 | 10 | 15 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More social development data for Somalia
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 20,967 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 892,037 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Key features of democracy 0.165 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.619 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.445 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.165 (2025)
- Participatory Democracy Index 0.095 (2025)
- Liberal Democracy Index 0.128 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of democracy index in Somalia?
- Distribution of democracy index in Somalia was 15 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest distribution of democracy index recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 17 in 1960.
- What is the lowest distribution of democracy index recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 in 1969.
- How does Somalia rank for distribution of democracy index?
- Somalia ranks 99th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is distribution of democracy index rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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).