Distribution of Democracy Index in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Distribution of Democracy Index was 16 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Distribution of Democracy Index in Nicaragua, 1838–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of democracy index in Nicaragua is 16, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of democracy index in Nicaragua peaked at 19 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2, in 1936.
That places Nicaragua 87th 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 1840s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 1850s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 1860s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 1870s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 1880s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 1890s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 1900s | 5.2 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| 1910s | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
| 1920s | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| 1930s | 5 | 2 | 7 | 10 |
| 1940s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 1950s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.5 | 2 | 7 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.6 | 5 | 9 | 10 |
| 1990s | 17 | 16 | 18 | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.3 | 18 | 19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18 | 16 | 19 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More social development data for Nicaragua
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 311 (2023)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 35,341 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Key features of democracy 0.151 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.018 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.042 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.151 (2025)
- Participatory Democracy Index 0.098 (2025)
- Liberal Democracy Index 0.019 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of democracy index in Nicaragua?
- Distribution of democracy index in Nicaragua was 16 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest distribution of democracy index recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 19 in 2007.
- What is the lowest distribution of democracy index recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 1936.
- How does Nicaragua rank for distribution of democracy index?
- Nicaragua ranks 87th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is distribution of democracy index rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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).