Democracy Index in Colombia
Colombia: Democracy Index was 7 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Democracy Index in Colombia, 1832–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020); Population based on various sources (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, democracy index in Colombia stood at 7.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, democracy index in Colombia peaked at 9 in 1991 and was at its lowest, -5, in 1861.
That places Colombia 69th out of 167 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 1840s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 1850s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 1860s | -0.6 | -5 | 8 | 10 |
| 1870s | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| 1880s | 3.6 | -3 | 8 | 10 |
| 1890s | -3 | -3 | -3 | 10 |
| 1900s | -3 | -5 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | -5 | -5 | -5 | 10 |
| 1920s | -5 | -5 | -5 | 10 |
| 1930s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 1940s | 3 | -5 | 5 | 10 |
| 1950s | -1.4 | -5 | 7 | 10 |
| 1960s | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.6 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.9 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 69 Armenia 7 compare
- 69 Benin 7 compare
- 69 Bhutan 7 compare
- 69 Bolivia 7 compare
- 69 Dominican Republic 7 compare
- 69 Georgia 7 compare
- 69 Guyana 7 compare
- 69 Honduras 7 compare
- 69 Liberia 7 compare
- 69 Malaysia 7 compare
- 69 Nepal 7 compare
- 69 Nigeria 7 compare
- 69 Pakistan 7 compare
- 69 Senegal 7 compare
- 69 Sierra Leone 7 compare
- 69 Tunisia 7 compare
More social development data for Colombia
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 1,464 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 79,669 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.555 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.679 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.81 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.89 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.679 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 2 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democracy index in Colombia?
- Democracy index in Colombia was 7 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020); Population based on various sources (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democracy index recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 9 in 1991.
- What is the lowest democracy index recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was -5 in 1861.
- How does Colombia rank for democracy index?
- Colombia ranks 69th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is democracy index rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Polity 5 (2020); Population based on various sources (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
It combines information on the extent to which open, multi-party, and competitive elections choose a chief executive who faces comprehensive institutional constraints, and political participation is competitive. It ranges from -10 to 10 (fully democratic).