These are the Top 5 Countries in the World Democracy Index

March 5th, 2022

Awake Goy

The well-known US media, The Economist, released the 2017 World Democracy Index on January 30, 2018. The index is a project of one of the wings of the media think-tank; The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The index describes the assessment of the sustainability of democracy in every country in the world, which is measured using five assessment variables. The five variables of the democracy index assessment include:

(1) electoral process and pluralism,
(2) functioning of government,
(3) political participation,
(4) political culture, and
(5) civil liberties.

The results of the assessment measured from the five variables will produce an average score which is used as a benchmark for determining index rankings. Those who sit in the top 19 in the index are categorized by EIU The Economist as a country with a government that implements a full democratic system. Of the total 167 countries listed in The Economist’s 2017 World Democracy Index, here are the 5 most democratic countries in the world.

Top 5 Countries in the World Democracy Index

5. Denmark

Freedom of individual rights is the main component that makes Denmark’s democracy score the 5th highest in The Economist’s EIU index with a score of 9.22 (out of a perfect score of 10.00). Denmark also has a high score on gender equality in various aspects of life, such as in economic, social and political. Not only that, the principle of high transparency applied by every government institution and parliament is also one of the contributions.

4. New Zealand

A number of aspects that make the country sit at number 4 on The Economist’s EIU index is New Zealand’s high tolerance for diversity. In terms of gender equality, New Zealand is one of the countries where women are involved in the voting process in every election. The government’s good handling of indigenous groups is also an aspect that is appreciated. The functioning of a capable government, the representation of minority groups in the government and parliament are other positive things that also become one of the contributions. In that index, New Zealand has a score of 9.26 (out of a perfect score of 10.00).

3. Sweden

As quoted from The Economist, Sweden has a score of 9.39 and sits at number 3 in the index. The US media noted that the variable “electoral process and pluralism” in the socialist country had a score of 9.58. Meanwhile, the Swedish “government functioning” variable has a score of 9.64. Meanwhile, the Swedish “political participation”, “political culture” and “civil liberties” variables have a score of 8.33; 10.00; and 9.41. A positive note emerged in the aspect of Swedish political culture which scored a perfect score.

2. Iceland

Like most other Nordic countries, Iceland, which is ranked second in the index with a score of 9.58, has a strong commitment to social equality and the principle of ‘humanizing people’ that is so comprehensive in all walks of life. Women are well represented in politics, society is enthusiastic and actively involved in democratic life, and freedom is guaranteed very well by law.

1. Norwegian

The Economist writes that Norway, which sits in first place with a score of 9.87, has a strong commitment to democracy, and even deserves to call the country a ‘country that fully implements democratic principles’. The reasons for this are the high level of political participation, active community involvement in democratic life, and adequate guarantees for every aspect of the human rights of all citizens.

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