The peaceful transfer of power demonstrates positive effect on public trust, democratic resilience, institutional stability, development and constitutional continuity across different countries. Based on case studies and research published between 1990 and 2025, the paper compares examples of peaceful and disrupted transfers across North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. Rather than focusing only on the functioning of democracies, the study also examines how institutions operate, how leaders respond to electoral outcomes and whether election results are accepted or rejected. These outcomes suggest that peaceful transfers are not determined solely by economic development or social cohesion, but by the strength of electoral management bodies, independent judiciary, constitutional constraints and adherence to democratic norms.