Qatar: Electoral democracy index

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 Qatar

Electoral democracy index

 Latest value 0.087
 Year 2024
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2024
 Average 0.027
 Min - Max 0.013 - 0.088
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2024 is 0.087 index points, an increase from 0.086 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.489 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Qatar from 1960 to 2024 is 0.027 index points. The minimum value, 0.013 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.088 index points was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Qatar - Electoral democracy index - historical chart - 1960-2024




Definition: Measures the extent to which political power is gained and exercised through free and fair elections.

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