Aspects of Freedom and Equality in Indonesia's Democracy Index Declined in 2024

The report from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) shows that Indonesia's Democracy Index (IDI) score was 79.81 points in 2024. This figure increased slightly from 79.51 points in 2023.

IDI is categorized as "good" if its index is above 80 points. An index of 60-80 points falls into the "moderate" category, and less than 60 points is classified as "poor."

In the latest measurement method introduced in 2021, IDI is compiled based on 22 indicators summarized into three aspects: freedom, equality, and the capacity of democratic institutions.

For the aspect of freedom, the score in 2024 was 76.86 points, a decrease from 77.48 points in 2023.

A decrease in 2024 also occurred in the aspect of equality, falling to 82.51 points from 83.74 points in 2023.

However, for the aspect of the capacity of democratic institutions, the score in 2024 increased compared to the previous year, reaching 79.48 points.

Below are the details of the indicators for each assessment aspect in the new IDI method:

Aspect of Freedom:

1. Guarantee of freedom of assembly, association, expression, and opinion by state apparatus.

2. Guarantee of freedom of assembly, association, expression, and opinion among the community.

3. Guarantee of freedom of belief.

4. Guarantee of freedom of assembly, association, expression, opinion, and belief in every policy.

5. Guarantee of the right to vote and be elected in elections for all community groups.

6. Fulfillment of workers' rights.

7. A free press in carrying out its duties and functions.

Aspect of Equality:

1. Gender equality.

2. Community participation in influencing public policy through representative institutions.

3. Anti-monopoly of economic resources.

4. Access of the poor to social protection and guarantees.

5. Equality of employment opportunities between regions.

6. Community access to public information.

7. Equality in basic services.

Aspect of the Capacity of Democratic Institutions:

1. Performance of legislative institutions.

2. Performance of judicial institutions.

3. Neutrality of election organizers.

4. Decisions of the State Administrative Court (PTUN) related to government official policies.

5. Government/local government guarantees for environmental preservation and community living spaces.

6. Budget transparency in the form of providing information on the State Budget (APBN)/Regional Budget (APBD) by the government.

7. Bureaucracy performance in public services.

8. Political education for political party cadres.

IDI is then compiled based on analysis of mass media reports, analysis of regulations and official government documents, and focus group discussions (FGDs) related to these indicators.