The report, which annually assesses the state, quality and dynamics of democratic development in 173 countries worldwide, is compiled by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (Stockholm, Sweden).
Compared with 2025, our country’s position has deteriorated in all categories. In the ‘Representation’ index Moldova has fallen from 69th to 71st place; in ‘Rule of Law’ — from 64th to 68th; in ‘Human Rights’ — from 52nd to 54th; and in ‘Civic Participation’ — from 85th to 90th place.
Between 2023 and 2026, the most significant decline was seen in ‘Representation’: this indicator deteriorated from 51st place in 2023 to 71st in 2026.
‘Rule of Law’ also shows a downward trend, falling from 56th to 68th place over the same period.
‘Human Rights’ remains a stable component, maintaining its ranking within the 51st to 57th positions.
‘Civic engagement’ consistently ranks at the bottom of the index.
Denmark ranks first this year, followed by Germany in second place and Costa Rica in third.
Bringing up the rear are Sudan, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
Moldova is in 71st place overall, Romania in 46th, the USA in 51st, Ukraine in 90th, Russia in 139th and Belarus in 148th.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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