Democracy index | Saudi Arabia
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Under 4.00 – Authoritarian regime; 4.00–5.99 – Hybrid regime; 6.00–7.99 – Flawed democracy; Above 8.00 – Full democracy
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The Democracy Index in Saudi Arabia in 2024 was 2.08 points. In 2022, the index value was also 2.08. . Since 2006, over the entire period of Economist Intelligence data, this indicator has increased in 1.08 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 Saudi Arabia was recorded in 2012, with a value of 1.71. The highest EIU’s Democracy Index was observed in 2024, when it reached 2.08. 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.
