DPI Report
The world's largest global democracy survey
The Democracy Perception Index (DPI) is a cornerstone of the Copenhagen Democracy Summit, providing the most comprehensive global snapshot of public opinion on democracy.
Why the DPI Matters
To truly understand the state of democracy, we must look beyond expert assessments and listen to how people experience it in their daily lives.
The Democracy Perception Index captures how citizens around the world perceive core democratic values—like the impact of elections, the strength of the rule of law, and the freedom to speak and participate. These insights reveal whether democratic principles are not only present on paper, but felt in practice.
Because democracy isn’t only built through institutions—it’s sustained by the people who believe in it.
From Data to Action
The Democracy Perception Index isn’t just data—it’s a call to action. By capturing and distilling public sentiment, it transforms people’s perceptions into insights that shape policy, inform advocacy, and inspire reform.
Its findings have been featured in thousands of media outlets and read by tens of millions worldwide. From Barack Obama to Ursula von der Leyen, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and Masih Alinejad, leaders and activists across the globe have drawn on the DPI to demand stronger democratic institutions and greater accountability.
As a trusted resource for some of the world’s most influential thinkers, policymakers, and human rights advocates, the DPI plays a vital role in defending and advancing democracy.
The Democracy Perception Index has become an essential tool for grounding our discussions on the state of democracy in some hard facts. We need to both defend and reinvigorate our democracies at a time when global authoritarianism is on the rise. The Democracy Perception Index is essential reading and a wake-up call for leaders around the world who care about building trust and strengthening democratic institutions.
Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Chair of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation, former NATO Chief, and Danish Prime Minister
