Distribution of Democracy Index in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Distribution of Democracy Index was 2 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Distribution of Democracy Index in Turkmenistan, 1800–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, distribution of democracy index in Turkmenistan stood at 2.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of democracy index in Turkmenistan peaked at 10 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1800.
Turkmenistan ranks 158th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.9 | 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 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.67 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
- 158 Oman 2 compare
- 158 United Arab Emirates 2 compare
- 161 Syria 1 compare
- 161 Uzbekistan 1 compare
- 161 Vatican 1 compare
More social development data for Turkmenistan
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 9 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 1,864 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Key features of democracy 0.148 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.038 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.058 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.148 (2025)
- Participatory Democracy Index 0.033 (2025)
- Liberal Democracy Index 0.034 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of democracy index in Turkmenistan?
- Distribution of democracy index in Turkmenistan was 2 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest distribution of democracy index recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 10 in 1990.
- What is the lowest distribution of democracy index recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1800.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for distribution of democracy index?
- Turkmenistan ranks 158th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is distribution of democracy index rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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).