US EditionEIU Democracy Index 2025: democracy stabilises after eight years of decline
Almost 75% of countries improved or held steady as the global average ticked up, while the United States fell six places, EIU said.
- Following eight years of decline, the 2025 Democracy Index marks a stabilization of global democracy scores, with nearly 75% of countries either improving or remaining constant.
- North America's regional score elevated from 8.27 to 8.37 as Canada's improvements offset the United States' decline to 7.65, a drop driven by weaker government functioning under President Donald Trump since January 2025.
- Globally, 48 countries representing 38.4% of the world population are classified as "flawed democracies," while the average score for these nations and "hybrid regimes" rose from 6.47 to 6.52.
- Four countries moved from hybrid regimes to "flawed democracies" in 2025: Romania , Malawi , Senegal , and Paraguay , while Angola joined "authoritarian regimes."
- Eyes are now turned to Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, where younger populations demand democratic progress as the rise of political participation could determine democracy's future trajectory.
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