Nicaragua: Liberal democracy index

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 Nicaragua

Liberal democracy index

 Latest value 0.027
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 0.172
 Min - Max 0.023 - 0.490
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.027 index points, a decline from 0.031 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.385 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Nicaragua from 1960 to 2023 is 0.172 index points. The minimum value, 0.023 index points, was reached in 1979 while the maximum of 0.49 index points was recorded in 1995. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Nicaragua - Liberal democracy index  - historical chart - 1960-2023




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

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 Legislative constraints on executive 0.030 2023 index points
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 Presidential elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
 Parliamentary elections 0.00 2023 1 elections, 0 otherwise
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