ðŸ‡ðŸ‡° Hong Kong: Politics & Democracy
By V-Dem's measure, no — Hong Kong scores 14.2 on the 0–100 liberal democracy index, which places it firmly in the autocratic range.
Democracy trend
Frequently asked questions
Is Hong Kong a democracy?
By V-Dem's measure, no — Hong Kong scores 14.2 on the 0–100 liberal democracy index, which places it firmly in the autocratic range. It ranks #124 of 179 countries in 2025.
Is democracy in Hong Kong improving or declining?
Hong Kong's V-Dem liberal democracy score has declined by 16.1 points over the past decade, standing at 14.2 in 2025 (1-year change: 0.0).