Direct Democracy Index in Guatemala
Guatemala: Direct Democracy Index was 0.128 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct Democracy Index in Guatemala, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 0.128 for direct democracy index in 2025.
The figure is down 5.9% on the previous year and up 287.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Guatemala peaked at 0.151 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
Guatemala ranks 49th of 175 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.01 | 0 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.01 | 0 | 0.1 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0165 | 0 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1025 | 0.033 | 0.151 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1105 | 0.059 | 0.138 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0579 | 0.033 | 0.151 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1433 | 0.128 | 0.151 | 6 |
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- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 34,994 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 4 (2025)
- Key features of liberal democracy 0.523 (2025)
- Varieties of democracy 0.637 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.839 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.834 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.637 (2025)
- Liberal democracy 2 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Guatemala?
- Direct democracy index in Guatemala was 0.128 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 0.151 in 1994.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Guatemala rank for direct democracy index?
- Guatemala ranks 49th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 287.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measures the extent of how easy it is for citizens to vote on specific issues themselves in popular initiatives, referendums, and plebiscites.