Egalitarian Democracy Index in Mexico

Mexico: Egalitarian Democracy Index was 0.265 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.265
Change on year
down 4.0%
World rank
97th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.396
in 2019
All-time low
0.024
in 1901
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Egalitarian Democracy Index in Mexico, 1900–2025

00.10.20.30.4190019622025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Mexico recorded 0.265 for egalitarian democracy index in 2025.

The figure is down 4.0% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, egalitarian democracy index in Mexico peaked at 0.396 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.024, in 1901.

That places Mexico 97th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.0242 0.024 0.026 10
1910s 0.047 0.029 0.076 10
1920s 0.0662 0.064 0.07 10
1930s 0.0833 0.076 0.091 10
1940s 0.0923 0.09 0.097 10
1950s 0.1025 0.097 0.106 10
1960s 0.1173 0.111 0.122 10
1970s 0.1354 0.125 0.155 10
1980s 0.1633 0.156 0.177 10
1990s 0.2409 0.189 0.302 10
2000s 0.3461 0.326 0.365 10
2010s 0.3408 0.315 0.396 10
2020s 0.308 0.265 0.365 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is egalitarian democracy index in Mexico?
Egalitarian democracy index in Mexico was 0.265 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest egalitarian democracy index recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 0.396 in 2019.
What is the lowest egalitarian democracy index recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 0.024 in 1901.
How does Mexico rank for egalitarian democracy index?
Mexico ranks 97th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is egalitarian democracy index rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Egalitarian Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Egalitarian Democracy Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,734 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent of suffrage, the freedom and fairness of elections, freedoms of association and expression, as well as the extent to which the protection of rights, access to power, and distribution of resources is equal.