What is varieties of democracy in Argentina?

Varieties of democracy in Argentina was 0.69 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest varieties of democracy recorded in Argentina?

The highest recorded value was 0.838 in 2023.

What is the lowest varieties of democracy recorded in Argentina?

The lowest recorded value was 0.071 in 1977.

How does Argentina rank for varieties of democracy?

Argentina ranks 55th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is varieties of democracy rising or falling in Argentina?

Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Argentina data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Varieties of democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Varieties of democracy in Argentina

Name: Varieties of democracy in Argentina
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Argentina: Varieties of democracy was 0.69 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.69

Change on year

down 4.3%

World rank

55th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.838

in 2023

All-time low

0.071

in 1977

Years of data

237

1789–2025

Varieties of democracy in Argentina, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for varieties of democracy in Argentina is 0.69, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 4.3% on the previous year and down 9.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, varieties of democracy in Argentina peaked at 0.838 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.071, in 1977.

Argentina ranks 55th of 176 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
1780s	0.082	0.082	0.082	1
1790s	0.082	0.082	0.082	10
1800s	0.082	0.082	0.082	10
1810s	0.1122	0.089	0.132	10
1820s	0.137	0.125	0.155	10
1830s	0.1	0.1	0.1	10
1840s	0.1	0.1	0.1	10
1850s	0.189	0.1	0.262	10
1860s	0.3195	0.279	0.33	10
1870s	0.3474	0.337	0.355	10
1880s	0.3514	0.35	0.353	10
1890s	0.3454	0.344	0.347	10
1900s	0.3335	0.328	0.341	10
1910s	0.425	0.354	0.472	10
1920s	0.4839	0.475	0.488	10
1930s	0.2628	0.118	0.29	10
1940s	0.2673	0.089	0.385	10
1950s	0.3169	0.15	0.486	10
1960s	0.3169	0.102	0.528	10
1970s	0.2227	0.071	0.557	10
1980s	0.5453	0.071	0.831	10
1990s	0.8295	0.826	0.834	10
2000s	0.797	0.756	0.833	10
2010s	0.7633	0.746	0.78	10
2020s	0.7788	0.69	0.838	6

Countries ranked near Argentina

52 Solomon Islands 0.696 compare
53 Israel 0.694 compare
54 Slovenia 0.692 compare
56 Croatia 0.686 compare
57 Colombia 0.679 compare
58 Peru 0.667 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is varieties of democracy in Argentina?: Varieties of democracy in Argentina was 0.69 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest varieties of democracy recorded in Argentina?: The highest recorded value was 0.838 in 2023.
What is the lowest varieties of democracy recorded in Argentina?: The lowest recorded value was 0.071 in 1977.
How does Argentina rank for varieties of democracy?: Argentina ranks 55th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is varieties of democracy rising or falling in Argentina?: Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Varieties of democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Varieties of democracy
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 29,649 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which political leaders are elected under comprehensive suffrage in free and fair elections, and freedoms of association and expression are guaranteed.