Norway is listed as the most democratic country in the British Isles . The United States is 19th , down two places from 2010 . -- More than one-third of the globe 's population lives under authoritarian rule . Canada is eighth and the United Kingdom is 18th .
Norway is listed as the most democratic country in the British Isles . The United States is 19th , down two places from 2010 . Canada is eighth and the United Kingdom is 18th .