What is key features of democracy in Azerbaijan?

Key features of democracy in Azerbaijan was 0.171 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest key features of democracy recorded in Azerbaijan?

The highest recorded value was 0.367 in 1992.

What is the lowest key features of democracy recorded in Azerbaijan?

The lowest recorded value was 0.016 in 1848.

How does Azerbaijan rank for key features of democracy?

Azerbaijan ranks 147th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is key features of democracy rising or falling in Azerbaijan?

Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Key features of democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Key features of democracy in Azerbaijan

Name: Key features of democracy in Azerbaijan
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Azerbaijan: Key features of democracy was 0.171 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.171

Change on year

down 1.7%

World rank

147th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.367

in 1992

All-time low

0.016

in 1848

Years of data

213

1813–2025

Key features of democracy in Azerbaijan, 1813–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for key features of democracy in Azerbaijan is 0.171, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and down 11.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, key features of democracy in Azerbaijan peaked at 0.367 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.016, in 1848.

That places Azerbaijan 147th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Key features of democracy in Azerbaijan, year by year

Annual values for Key features of democracy in Azerbaijan, 1813 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1813	0.019	—
1814	0.019	+0.0%
1815	0.019	+0.0%
1816	0.019	+0.0%
1817	0.019	+0.0%
1818	0.019	+0.0%
1819	0.019	+0.0%
1820	0.019	+0.0%
1821	0.019	+0.0%
1822	0.019	+0.0%
1823	0.019	+0.0%
1824	0.019	+0.0%
1825	0.019	+0.0%
1826	0.018	-5.3%
1827	0.018	+0.0%
1828	0.018	+0.0%
1829	0.018	+0.0%
1830	0.018	+0.0%
1831	0.018	+0.0%
1832	0.018	+0.0%
1833	0.018	+0.0%
1834	0.018	+0.0%
1835	0.018	+0.0%
1836	0.018	+0.0%
1837	0.018	+0.0%
1838	0.018	+0.0%
1839	0.018	+0.0%
1840	0.018	+0.0%
1841	0.018	+0.0%
1842	0.018	+0.0%
1843	0.018	+0.0%
1844	0.018	+0.0%
1845	0.018	+0.0%
1846	0.018	+0.0%
1847	0.018	+0.0%
1848	0.016	-11.1%
1849	0.016	+0.0%
1850	0.016	+0.0%
1851	0.016	+0.0%
1852	0.016	+0.0%
1853	0.016	+0.0%
1854	0.016	+0.0%
1855	0.026	+62.5%
1856	0.029	+11.5%
1857	0.029	+0.0%
1858	0.029	+0.0%
1859	0.029	+0.0%
1860	0.029	+0.0%
1861	0.029	+0.0%
1862	0.029	+0.0%
1863	0.029	+0.0%
1864	0.029	+0.0%
1865	0.035	+20.7%
1866	0.035	+0.0%
1867	0.035	+0.0%
1868	0.035	+0.0%
1869	0.035	+0.0%
1870	0.035	+0.0%
1871	0.035	+0.0%
1872	0.035	+0.0%
1873	0.032	-8.6%
1874	0.032	+0.0%
1875	0.032	+0.0%
1876	0.032	+0.0%
1877	0.032	+0.0%
1878	0.032	+0.0%
1879	0.032	+0.0%
1880	0.032	+0.0%
1881	0.032	+0.0%
1882	0.035	+9.4%
1883	0.035	+0.0%
1884	0.035	+0.0%
1885	0.035	+0.0%
1886	0.035	+0.0%
1887	0.035	+0.0%
1888	0.035	+0.0%
1889	0.035	+0.0%
1890	0.035	+0.0%
1891	0.035	+0.0%
1892	0.035	+0.0%
1893	0.037	+5.7%
1894	0.037	+0.0%
1895	0.037	+0.0%
1896	0.037	+0.0%
1897	0.037	+0.0%
1898	0.033	-10.8%
1899	0.033	+0.0%
1900	0.048	+45.5%
1901	0.047	-2.1%
1902	0.047	+0.0%
1903	0.047	+0.0%
1904	0.048	+2.1%
1905	0.067	+39.6%
1906	0.108	+61.2%
1907	0.109	+0.9%
1908	0.107	-1.8%
1909	0.107	+0.0%
1910	0.107	+0.0%
1911	0.107	+0.0%
1912	0.108	+0.9%
1913	0.108	+0.0%
1914	0.106	-1.9%
1915	0.105	-0.9%
1916	0.105	+0.0%
1917	0.098	-6.7%
1918	0.126	+28.6%
1919	0.114	-9.5%
1920	0.114	+0.0%
1921	0.111	-2.6%
1922	0.111	+0.0%
1923	0.114	+2.7%
1924	0.114	+0.0%
1925	0.112	-1.8%
1926	0.112	+0.0%
1927	0.112	+0.0%
1928	0.112	+0.0%
1929	0.111	-0.9%
1930	0.111	+0.0%
1931	0.111	+0.0%
1932	0.111	+0.0%
1933	0.111	+0.0%
1934	0.111	+0.0%
1935	0.111	+0.0%
1936	0.111	+0.0%
1937	0.116	+4.5%
1938	0.096	-17.2%
1939	0.096	+0.0%
1940	0.096	+0.0%
1941	0.093	-3.1%
1942	0.093	+0.0%
1943	0.093	+0.0%
1944	0.093	+0.0%
1945	0.093	+0.0%
1946	0.1	+7.5%
1947	0.1	+0.0%
1948	0.099	-1.0%
1949	0.099	+0.0%
1950	0.102	+3.0%
1951	0.103	+1.0%
1952	0.103	+0.0%
1953	0.103	+0.0%
1954	0.105	+1.9%
1955	0.105	+0.0%
1956	0.105	+0.0%
1957	0.105	+0.0%
1958	0.106	+1.0%
1959	0.106	+0.0%
1960	0.106	+0.0%
1961	0.106	+0.0%
1962	0.095	-10.4%
1963	0.092	-3.2%
1964	0.092	+0.0%
1965	0.092	+0.0%
1966	0.092	+0.0%
1967	0.092	+0.0%
1968	0.092	+0.0%
1969	0.092	+0.0%
1970	0.101	+9.8%
1971	0.109	+7.9%
1972	0.108	-0.9%
1973	0.108	+0.0%
1974	0.107	-0.9%
1975	0.107	+0.0%
1976	0.107	+0.0%
1977	0.107	+0.0%
1978	0.107	+0.0%
1979	0.107	+0.0%
1980	0.107	+0.0%
1981	0.107	+0.0%
1982	0.107	+0.0%
1983	0.107	+0.0%
1984	0.106	-0.9%
1985	0.109	+2.8%
1986	0.117	+7.3%
1987	0.144	+23.1%
1988	0.145	+0.7%
1989	0.176	+21.4%
1990	0.172	-2.3%
1991	0.186	+8.1%
1992	0.367	+97.3%
1993	0.306	-16.6%
1994	0.249	-18.6%
1995	0.247	-0.8%
1996	0.235	-4.9%
1997	0.237	+0.9%
1998	0.244	+3.0%
1999	0.239	-2.0%
2000	0.245	+2.5%
2001	0.242	-1.2%
2002	0.241	-0.4%
2003	0.238	-1.2%
2004	0.221	-7.1%
2005	0.221	+0.0%
2006	0.219	-0.9%
2007	0.216	-1.4%
2008	0.212	-1.9%
2009	0.212	+0.0%
2010	0.213	+0.5%
2011	0.209	-1.9%
2012	0.206	-1.4%
2013	0.202	-1.9%
2014	0.195	-3.5%
2015	0.193	-1.0%
2016	0.199	+3.1%
2017	0.202	+1.5%
2018	0.192	-5.0%
2019	0.195	+1.6%
2020	0.194	-0.5%
2021	0.193	-0.5%
2022	0.185	-4.1%
2023	0.185	+0.0%
2024	0.174	-5.9%
2025	0.171	-1.7%

Azerbaijan compared with similar countries

Azerbaijan's 0.171 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.491, 35% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Azerbaijan's 0.171 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.737, 23% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1810s	0.019	0.019	0.019	7
1820s	0.0186	0.018	0.019	10
1830s	0.018	0.018	0.018	10
1840s	0.0176	0.016	0.018	10
1850s	0.0222	0.016	0.029	10
1860s	0.032	0.029	0.035	10
1870s	0.0329	0.032	0.035	10
1880s	0.0344	0.032	0.035	10
1890s	0.0356	0.033	0.037	10
1900s	0.0735	0.047	0.109	10
1910s	0.1084	0.098	0.126	10
1920s	0.1123	0.111	0.114	10
1930s	0.1085	0.096	0.116	10
1940s	0.0959	0.093	0.1	10
1950s	0.1043	0.102	0.106	10
1960s	0.0951	0.092	0.106	10
1970s	0.1068	0.101	0.109	10
1980s	0.1225	0.106	0.176	10
1990s	0.2482	0.172	0.367	10
2000s	0.2267	0.212	0.245	10
2010s	0.2006	0.192	0.213	10
2020s	0.1837	0.171	0.194	6

Countries ranked near Azerbaijan

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148 Russia 0.17 compare
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More social development data for Azerbaijan

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 6,389 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 130,983 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 7 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0128 units per person (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 130,983 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0006 units per person (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is key features of democracy in Azerbaijan?: Key features of democracy in Azerbaijan was 0.171 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest key features of democracy recorded in Azerbaijan?: The highest recorded value was 0.367 in 1992.
What is the lowest key features of democracy recorded in Azerbaijan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.016 in 1848.
How does Azerbaijan rank for key features of democracy?: Azerbaijan ranks 147th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is key features of democracy rising or falling in Azerbaijan?: Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Key features of democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Key features of democracy
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 29,649 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which political leaders are elected under comprehensive suffrage in free and fair elections, and freedoms of association and expression are guaranteed.