What was Pakistan’s Democracy Index score in 2024, according to the EIU?
A. 3.25
B. 2.84
C. 4.00
D. 1.50
Pakistan’s Declining Democracy Index in 2024
Pakistan’s Democracy Index score fell sharply from 3.25 in 2023 to 2.84 in 2024, as reported by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). This decline led to the country losing six ranks, placing it among the top three worst-performing countries globally and classifying it as an “authoritarian regime.”
Key Reasons for the Decline
- Election-Related Violence & Political Repression: Crackdowns on opposition parties and suppression of dissent.
- Restrictions on Civil Liberties: Authorities obstructed opposition conferences and denied venues for political gatherings.
- Global Criticism: Organizations like Freedom House downgraded Pakistan’s ranking, citing deteriorating political and civil liberties.
Pakistan’s worsening democratic standing aligns with increased authoritarian practices, further eroding public trust in governance.
EIU’s 2024 Democracy Index – Key Findings
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Global Democracy Index Score (2024) | 5.17 (down from 5.23 in 2023) |
| Lowest Historical Score | 5.17 (since 2006) |
| Declining or Stagnant Countries | 130 out of 167 countries |
| Authoritarian Rule | 39.2% of the world’s population lives under authoritarian regimes |
| Total Authoritarian Regimes | 60 (up by 1 from 2023, up by 8 since 2014) |
| Biggest Declines (Since 2008) | Civil Liberties (-1.00), Electoral Process and Pluralism (-0.66) |
| Political Participation Score | Improved by 0.74 (since 2008) |
| Highest Regional Score | Western Europe – 8.38 (only region to improve in 2024) |
| UK’s Rank Change | Moved from 18th (2023) to 17th (2024) |
| US Classification | Flawed Democracy (Rank 28th, unchanged from 2023) |
| Top Ranked Countries | Norway, New Zealand, Iceland, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Denmark |
| France’s Downgrade | Fell below 8.00 → From “Full Democracy” to “Flawed Democracy” |
| South Korea’s Downgrade | Fell below 8.00 → Lost “Full Democracy” status |
| Upgraded to Full Democracies | Portugal, Estonia (first time), Czech Republic (first time since 2013) |
🔗 Source: EIU Democracy Index 2024
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