Distribution of Democracy Index in Cuba
Cuba: Distribution of Democracy Index was 5 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Distribution of Democracy Index in Cuba, 1902–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of democracy index in Cuba is 5, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 66.7% on the previous year and up 66.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of democracy index in Cuba peaked at 13 in 1902 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1955.
Cuba ranks 144th of 167 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 |
| 1910s | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
| 1920s | 12.6 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
| 1930s | 12.4 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
| 1940s | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
| 1950s | 6.1 | 1 | 13 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.3 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.22 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
- 144 Cameroon 5 compare
- 146 Bangladesh 4 compare
- 146 Equatorial Guinea 4 compare
- 146 Kazakhstan 4 compare
More social development data for Cuba
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 115 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 29,395 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Key features of democracy 0.176 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.074 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.022 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.176 (2025)
- Participatory Democracy Index 0.054 (2025)
- Liberal Democracy Index 0.057 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of democracy index in Cuba?
- Distribution of democracy index in Cuba was 5 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest distribution of democracy index recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 13 in 1902.
- What is the lowest distribution of democracy index recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1955.
- How does Cuba rank for distribution of democracy index?
- Cuba ranks 144th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is distribution of democracy index rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba data come from?
- The figures come from Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Distribution 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 0 to 20 (fully democratic).