5 Most Democratic Countries in Asia

2. Japan

Average Ranking: 23

Japan has a parliamentary form of government under a constitutional monarchy. It is the second most democratic country in Asia, and is widely acclaimed for its electoral process and pluralism, civil liberties, and political participation. Japan is also among the most world governed countries in the world, and its democratic credentials have consistently been improving since 2015, according to the EIU. The country was ranked 16th most democratic country in the world by EIU and 30th by V-Dem.