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The Democracy Index in Sri Lanka in 2024 was 6.19 points. In 2023, the index value was 6.17. This is the first year of growth after a decline. Since 2006, over the entire period of Economist Intelligence data, this indicator has decreased in 1.06 times. The lower the index, the lower the level of democracy in a country. 10 represents the highest level of democracy. The lowest level of democracy in Sri Lanka was recorded in 2014, with a value of 5.69. The highest EIU’s Democracy Index was observed in 2010, when it reached 6.64. Democracy Index is based on five categories: electoral process and pluralism, functioning of government, political participation, political culture, and civil liberties.
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Extent to which citizens can choose their political leaders in free and fair elections, enjoy civil liberties, prefer democracy over other political systems, can and do participate in politics, and have a functioning government that acts on their behalf.
