EIU's Democracy Index is based on five categories: electoral process and pluralism, functioning of government, political participation, political culture, and civil liberties. Based on its scores on a range of indicators within these categories, each country is scored on a 0-10 scale and classified as one of four types of regime: “full democracy”, “flawed democracy”, “hybrid regime” or “authoritarian regime." This data was sourced from the 2024 EIU Democracy Index.
Explore in-depth data on Africa's levels of democracy with an interactive map based on the Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index.
This index evaluates countries across five key dimensions: electoral process, government functionality, political participation, political culture, and civil liberties. Each African nation is classified as a full democracy, flawed democracy, hybrid regime, or authoritarian regime. The interactive map provides a dynamic visualisation of rankings, allowing users to compare trends, and gain insights into the continent's political landscape. It’s your gateway to understanding Africa’s democratic evolution.