Saudi Arabia: Egalitarian democracy index

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 Saudi Arabia

Egalitarian democracy index

 Latest value 0.112
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.093
 Min - Max 0.049 - 0.112
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.112 index points, an increase from 0.104 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.375 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 1960 to 2023 is 0.093 index points. The minimum value, 0.049 index points, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.112 index points was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Saudi Arabia - Egalitarian democracy index - Recent values chart

Historical series
Saudi Arabia - Egalitarian democracy index - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: Measures the extent to which political power is distributed equally among different social groups.

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