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Democracy index trends
Our World in Data's small multiples drew 30.6K views on X: 1.1x its typical post and #71 of 139 Our World in Data charts we track by views. Read Oct 10, 2026.
Four countries that have successfully reversed democratic decline in recent years, Several countries have recently managed to stop and even reverse the erosion of their democratic institutions.
Why it spread
It spread because it hit a hot topic that week and came from an independent author, drawing 30,598 views, 284 likes, 71 reposts, 9 quotes, and 39 saves.
What worked
- The post framed the chart around a hopeful, newsworthy angle: four countries that reversed democratic decline.
- The chart used small multiples to show turnarounds across several countries, making a complex trend easy to scan.
- The post was branded, included a source line, and had above average quote rate, which helped it travel through data journalism circles.
What to borrow
We could use the same small multiples form and hopeful framing to show reversals or improvements in our own data, while keeping a clear source line and branded presentation.
Careful
Do not over-read the likes, reposts, quotes, saves, or views as proof of lasting impact, and do not copy the exact topic or assume the same result without our own hot topic and independent author context.
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How far did Our World in Data's "Democracy index trends" chart travel?
30,598 views, 284 likes, 71 reposts and 39 saves on X, read Oct 10, 2026. A normal post from @OurWorldInData gets about 28.6K views.
What kind of chart is it?
A small multiples. Autocratization can be reversed in several countries.
Can I use Our World in Data's chart?
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