Economist Democracy Index 2024 India. 2024 is the biggest year for democracy in election history. But these gains have only partially.

Eight of the ten most populous countries in the world—bangladesh, brazil, india, indonesia, mexico, pakistan, russia and the united states—will hold elections in 2024. In countries classed as flawed democracies, such as india and america, elections are still expected to be free and fair, though by other criteria in the index, such.