Guyana: Liberal democracy index

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 Guyana

Liberal democracy index

 Latest value 0.332
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.289
 Min - Max 0.176 - 0.468
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.332 index points, a decline from 0.356 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.385 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Guyana from 1960 to 2023 is 0.289 index points. The minimum value, 0.176 index points, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 0.468 index points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Guyana - Liberal democracy index  - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: Measures the protection of individual rights and freedoms within a political system.

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