If we look at the history some countries got maximum development in Dictator ship while some got maximum development in democratic government. Every system has it's own flaws and benefits. What do you like ? if we talk about the welfare of general people.
I would choose democracy because we can exercise rights and freedoms but would it really matter if we are in a democracy or under a dictatorial leader. I think what matter most is how we are being governed by a leader wether if we are in democracy or dictatorship.