Democracy indicators in US at lowest levels for 50 years, data shows
Summary
A report from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance shows that key democratic measures in the United States are at their lowest point in 50 years. The report highlights that this decline is part of a global trend, with democracy weakening in many countries and conflicts increasing worldwide.Key Facts
- The US has seen a significant drop in democracy indicators, reaching the lowest level in 50 years.
- The International Idea group evaluated 174 countries in its annual Global State of Democracy report.
- The decline in democracy in the US is linked to actions and threats by President Donald Trump.
- Globally, rule of law, free elections, press freedom, and access to justice are at their lowest in 30 years.
- 2025 marked the 11th year in a row where more countries’ democracies worsened rather than improved.
- The report warns that weakening democracies increase the risk of conflicts around the world.
- Some countries like Australia, Syria, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka saw positive democratic movements.
- The US was added to the list of countries with “backsliding” democracies starting in 2021.
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