Top 10 Largest Democracy in the World 2025

10. Philippines – Population: ~115 million – A presidential democracy with an active electorate and multi-party participation.

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9. Japan – Population: ~125 million – A constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system and democratic elections.

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8. Mexico – Population: ~130 million – A federal presidential democracy with multi-party representation.

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7. Bangladesh – Population: ~175 million – A parliamentary democracy with regular elections and high voter turnout.

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6 . Nigeria – Population: ~230 million – Africa's largest democracy, with a presidential system and significant political engagement.

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5. Pakistan – Population: ~240 million – A federal parliamentary republic, despite challenges, democracy continues to function actively.

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4. Brazil – Population: ~216 million – A federal presidential republic with a robust democratic framework.

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3. Indonesia – Population: ~280 million – The largest democracy in Southeast Asia, operating under a presidential system.

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2. United States – Population: ~340 million – A federal presidential democracy with a two-party dominant system and a diverse electorate.

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1. India – Population: ~1.43 billion – Known as the world's largest democracy, India has a parliamentary system and a vibrant electoral process.

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