Economist Democracy Index 2024 List. Second on the list is new zealand, at 9.61 out of. The 2021 edition of the eiu’s democracy index sheds light on continued challenges to democracy worldwide, under pressure from the coronavirus pandemic and increasing.

The most recent data from 2022 shows 24 countries operated with full. The eiu democracy index provides a snapshot of the state of world democracy for 165 independent states and two territories.