Freedom of association index in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Freedom of association index was 0.042 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.042
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
166th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.875
in 1997
All-time low
0.04
in 1838
Years of data
188
1838–2025
Freedom of association index in Nicaragua, 1838–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, freedom of association index in Nicaragua stood at 0.042.
That represents a change of down 90.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, freedom of association index in Nicaragua peaked at 0.875 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.04, in 1838.
That places Nicaragua 166th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 2 |
| 1840s | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.0517 | 0.04 | 0.157 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.157 | 0.157 | 0.157 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.157 | 0.157 | 0.157 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.1848 | 0.157 | 0.296 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.2641 | 0.253 | 0.29 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.2515 | 0.233 | 0.265 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.1622 | 0.152 | 0.195 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.1726 | 0.155 | 0.18 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.1199 | 0.08 | 0.179 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.079 | 0.074 | 0.082 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.082 | 0.076 | 0.094 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0964 | 0.094 | 0.102 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1015 | 0.096 | 0.137 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5106 | 0.393 | 0.625 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8654 | 0.832 | 0.875 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7551 | 0.662 | 0.802 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4531 | 0.209 | 0.662 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0997 | 0.042 | 0.217 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 163 Turkmenistan 0.058 compare
- 164 Oman 0.049 compare
- 165 Lao People’s Democratic Republic 0.047 compare
- 167 United Arab Emirates 0.04 compare
- 168 Qatar 0.039 compare
- 169 China (People’s Republic of) 0.03 compare
More social development data for Nicaragua
- 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)
- Political rights rating fh 7 (2025)
- Democracy lexical 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.005 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 35,341 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2023)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is freedom of association index in Nicaragua?
- Freedom of association index in Nicaragua was 0.042 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest freedom of association index recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 0.875 in 1997.
- What is the lowest freedom of association index recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.04 in 1838.
- How does Nicaragua rank for freedom of association index?
- Nicaragua ranks 166th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is freedom of association index rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Freedom of association index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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