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Distribution of Democracy Index in USSR

USSR: Distribution of Democracy Index was 10 in 1991. ◆ Volatile

Latest (1991)
10
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
1st
of 1 groups
All-time high
10
in 1990
All-time low
1
in 1933
Years of data
70
1922–1991

Distribution of Democracy Index in USSR, 1922–1991

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Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 1991, distribution of democracy index in USSR stood at 10. That is the highest value across all 70 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 233.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, distribution of democracy index in USSR peaked at 10 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1933.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1920s 2.62 2 3 8
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 10 10 10 2

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  24. 1 Slovakia 20 compare
  25. 1 Slovenia 20 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is distribution of democracy index in USSR?
Distribution of democracy index in USSR was 10 in 1991, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest distribution of democracy index recorded in USSR?
The highest recorded value was 10 in 1990.
What is the lowest distribution of democracy index recorded in USSR?
The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1933.
How does USSR rank for distribution of democracy index?
USSR ranks 1st out of 1 groups with data for 1991.
Is distribution of democracy index rising or falling in USSR?
Over the last ten years it is up 233.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this USSR 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

Indicator
Distribution of Democracy Index
Source
Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
168 places, 18,366 data points, 1800–2018
Last refreshed

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).