Democratic decline around the world

Statista overview report about democratic decline around the world

Democratic decline around the world

This report on democratic decline around the world focuses on the state of democracy worldwide, highlighting the democratic backsliding that has been ongoing since 2010. It includes chapters on recent developments in India, Hungary, the United States, and Ecuador, the latter offering a glimmer of hope on how to turn around democratic backsliding.

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Table of contents

01 The state of democracy

  • What is democracy?
  • Democratic development
  • Independent media and civil society under attack

India and Hungary
  • Democratic backsliding
  • How independent media is attacked
  • Curbing funding for NGOs

The United States
  • Increasing polarization and extremism
  • Limiting voting rights
  • A democracy by and for the rich?

Ecuador
  • Reversing democratic backsliding
  • Reintroducing presidential term limits
  • Improved conditions for independent media

Conclusion
  • Key takeaways
  • Future outlook

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