The Economist Democracy Index 2023: Top Democratic Nations Ranked

This chart highlights the countries with the highest government spending as a percentage of their GDP in 2023. Tuvalu ranks at the top with government expenditure exceeding its GDP, followed by Nauru and Kiribati. The chart provides insights into nations with significant fiscal activity relative to their economic size.

The chart highlights the countries with the highest military spending as a percentage of their GDP in 2023. Ukraine leads the list, allocating an astounding 36.54% of its GDP to military expenses, followed by South Sudan with 14.75%. Other notable entries include Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and Armenia, all of which exceed 5% of their GDP in military expenditure. The data reflects geopolitical tensions and economic priorities across these nations.

This chart highlights the top countries by military expenditure in 2023. The United States leads with a staggering $916 billion, followed by China at $296 billion and Russia at $109 billion. These numbers underline significant global investment in defense across key nations.

The chart showcases the gross national savings as a percentage of GDP for various countries in 2024. Qatar leads the list with a savings rate of 57.98%, followed by Kuwait at 51.55%, and Suriname at 49.99%. These savings rates reflect the economic structure and financial policies of these nations, particularly those with significant resource-driven economies.

The chart showcases the number of buildings exceeding 150 meters in height across various countries. China leads with 3,259 such structures, followed by the United States with 1,025, and the United Arab Emirates with 336. Other notable countries include Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, and Canada.

The chart displays the total wealth of the top 10 countries, with the United States leading at $139.87 trillion, followed by China at $84.49 trillion, and Japan at $22.58 trillion. Other nations in the top 10 include Germany, the United Kingdom, France, India, Canada, Italy, and South Korea.

The chart highlights the rankings of countries based on adult wealth per capita in 2022. Switzerland leads with an average wealth per adult of $685,226, followed by Luxembourg and the United States. The top 10 list includes countries with advanced economies and significant financial sectors.

The chart highlights the countries with the highest number of visa-free travel destinations in 2024. Singapore leads with access to 195 countries, followed by Italy, Germany, France, Japan, and Spain, each granting access to 192 countries. Other top-ranking nations include Austria, Finland, and the Netherlands, offering travelers wide global mobility.

The Economist Democracy Index 2023 evaluates the state of democracy across countries, ranking them on a scale from 'full democracy' to 'flawed democracy.' Norway retains its top spot with a score of 9.81, followed by New Zealand and Iceland. Meanwhile, major nations like the United States are categorized as 'flawed democracies,' with a score of 7.85.

In 2023, the United States led global service exports with $1,026.6 billion, followed by the United Kingdom at $584.2 billion and Germany at $439.9 billion. Ireland and France also featured prominently, with exports of $397.5 billion and $369.9 billion, respectively. Notably, India and China secured positions in the top ten, highlighting their growing influence in the global services market.

The chart highlights the ranking of countries based on their stock market capitalization. The United States leads the list with a massive $54 trillion, followed by China at $12 trillion and the United Kingdom at $10 trillion. The data reflects the distribution of financial market size among global economies, emphasizing their relative influence in the global stock market.

This chart illustrates the top 10 countries where the average price of 1 liter of regular milk is highest. Hong Kong leads with $3.19 per liter, followed by Taiwan at $2.99 and Cuba at $2.86. Other countries in the top 10 include Singapore, Nigeria, Canada, Qatar, South Korea, Norway, and El Salvador.

The chart ranks countries by the number of road motor vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants, with San Marino leading at 1,606 vehicles per 1,000 people. Other high-ranking countries include Guernsey, Gibraltar, and Jersey. The data highlights significant variations in vehicle density across nations.

This chart ranks countries based on air pollution levels, specifically the concentration of PM2.5 (measured in μg/m³), and its projected impact on life expectancy. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a PM2.5 guideline of 5 μg/m³, with nations like India, Pakistan, and Nepal showing levels far above this threshold. Elevated pollution correlates with a marked decrease in life expectancy, with high PM2.5 levels potentially reducing life spans by years in some areas.

This chart ranks countries by the annual amount of beer consumed per capita, with Czechia leading at 128 liters. European nations dominate the list, with Austria and Romania following closely behind. This comparison offers insight into global drinking habits, highlighting cultural differences in beer consumption worldwide.

This chart highlights daily meat consumption per person across countries from 1961 to 2021, showing significant regional differences. Hong Kong recorded the highest per capita meat intake in 2021 at 402 grams per day, followed by the United States and Nauru. Consumption levels vary widely, with some nations, such as Indonesia, showing much lower intake at 51 grams per day. These figures illustrate dietary trends and reflect cultural, economic, and agricultural influences on meat consumption globally.