The Democracy Tracker is a data-driven initiative that compiles event-based insights on democratic developments across 173 countries, with records dating back to August 2022. Each monthly report includes: (a) a narrative summary of the event; (b) an analysis of the specific democratic aspects affected; (c) an assessment of the impact using a five-point scale from exceptionally positive to exceptionally negative; (d) references to original sources; and (e) relevant keywords to facilitate further research.

This guide outlines the methodology of the Democracy Tracker and offers recommendations for its application.