Data Set and Resources

Note: website updates in progress

With the release of version 7 of the Global State of Democracy (GSoD) Indices, we have shut down the old website that displayed data from version 6. We ask for your patience for a couple of months as we work to complete a new interactive website.

Data set

Version 7 of the GSoD Indices (with data up to 2022) is available for download in the following file formats:

Documentation

Version 7 of the data set implements some changes in the conceptual framework, and many changes in variable names. We recommend that users consult the codebook before using the data set. The codebook and methodology are available for download here:

More questions? 

If you have more questions about the GSoD Indices you can contact us by email at GSoD.indices@idea.int. We look forward to hearing from you!

Old data sets and background documents

  • Previous versions of The Global State of Democracy Indices: Codebook are available here: version 2version 3; version 4; version 5; version 6. These documents present information about all the variables included in the GSoD indices data set.

  • Previous versions of The Global State of Democracy Indices: Methodology are available here: version 1; version 2; version 3; version 4; version 5; version 6. These documents explain the conceptual distinctions, theoretical framework and measurement procedures on which the GSoD Indices are based.

  • Previous versions of The Global State of Democracy Indices: Technical Procedures Guide are available here: version  2; version 3; version 4; version 5; version 6. These documents outline the technical steps taken in constructing the GSoD Indices. They were written for readers who want a better understanding of the Indices or for researchers who wish to use and build on the data contained within them. The guide builds upon the GSoD Indices Methodology.

  • Previous versions of the data set can be downloaded here:

    • Version 6.1 (with data through the end of 2021): .csv and .xlsx

    • Version 5.1 (with data through the end of 2020): .csv and .xlsx

    • Version 4 (with data through the end of 2019): .csv, .xlsx, and .dta

    • Version 3 (with data through the end of 2018): .csv, .xlsx and .sav

    • Version 2 (with data through the end of 2017): .csv.xlsx and .sav

    • Version 1 (with data through the end of 2016): .csv, .xlsx and .sav