Country Comparison: Democracy, Cost of Living, and English Proficiency

Comprehensive Dataset: 167+ Countries

This table includes all available countries with Democracy Index scores, Cost of Living data, and English proficiency estimates. Click column headers to sort, use filters to narrow results.

Data Sources & Notes:

Democracy Index: The Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index 2024 (scale 0-10, higher is more democratic)
Cost of Living Index: Numbeo's 2024 data (New York City = 100, higher numbers indicate more expensive)
English-Speaking Population: Estimates based on EF Education First English Proficiency Index, UNESCO data, and government statistics
Coverage: 167 countries for Democracy Index, 140+ countries for Cost of Living, English proficiency estimates for most countries

Democracy Classifications: Full Democracy (8.0+), Flawed Democracy (6.0-7.9), Hybrid Regime (4.0-5.9), Authoritarian (0-3.9)
Cost of Living: Values above 100 indicate higher cost than NYC, below 100 indicate lower cost
Data Currency: Most recent available data as of 2024