What is varieties of democracy in Venezuela?

Varieties of democracy in Venezuela was 0.181 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest varieties of democracy recorded in Venezuela?

The highest recorded value was 0.748 in 1994.

What is the lowest varieties of democracy recorded in Venezuela?

The lowest recorded value was 0.006 in 1789.

How does Venezuela rank for varieties of democracy?

Venezuela ranks 143rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is varieties of democracy rising or falling in Venezuela?

Over the last ten years it is down 39.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Venezuela 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 Venezuela

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

Venezuela: Varieties of democracy was 0.181 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.181

Change on year

down 7.7%

World rank

143rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.748

in 1994

All-time low

0.006

in 1789

Years of data

227

1789–2025

Varieties of democracy in Venezuela, 1789–2025

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

Analysis

Venezuela recorded 0.181 for varieties of democracy in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.7% on the previous year and down 39.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, varieties of democracy in Venezuela peaked at 0.748 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.006, in 1789.

Venezuela ranks 143rd of 176 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
1780s	0.006	0.006	0.006	1
1790s	0.006	0.006	0.006	10
1800s	0.008	0.008	0.008	10
1810s	0.0266	0.012	0.065	10
1830s	0.2021	0.169	0.216	10
1840s	0.1749	0.109	0.192	10
1850s	0.1095	0.101	0.111	10
1860s	0.115	0.052	0.13	10
1870s	0.0869	0.075	0.122	10
1880s	0.1109	0.076	0.14	10
1890s	0.1899	0.155	0.241	10
1900s	0.0249	0.024	0.026	10
1910s	0.023	0.02	0.026	10
1920s	0.024	0.024	0.024	10
1930s	0.0419	0.024	0.076	10
1940s	0.1646	0.083	0.374	10
1950s	0.1597	0.09	0.593	10
1960s	0.6485	0.631	0.671	10
1970s	0.718	0.685	0.736	10
1980s	0.7305	0.726	0.735	10
1990s	0.7345	0.665	0.748	10
2000s	0.478	0.431	0.573	10
2010s	0.312	0.209	0.419	10
2020s	0.2022	0.181	0.215	6

Countries ranked near Venezuela

141 Burundi 0.185 compare
142 Cambodia 0.183 compare
144 Cuba 0.176 compare
145 Oman 0.175 compare
146 Equatorial Guinea 0.172 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

More social development data for Venezuela

Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 14,333 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 417,010 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Liberal democracy 1 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.042 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.307 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.307 (2025)
Key features of electoral democracy 0.181 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is varieties of democracy in Venezuela?: Varieties of democracy in Venezuela was 0.181 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest varieties of democracy recorded in Venezuela?: The highest recorded value was 0.748 in 1994.
What is the lowest varieties of democracy recorded in Venezuela?: The lowest recorded value was 0.006 in 1789.
How does Venezuela rank for varieties of democracy?: Venezuela ranks 143rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is varieties of democracy rising or falling in Venezuela?: Over the last ten years it is down 39.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Venezuela 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.