Guatemala vs Malaysia: Democratic Electoral Institutions Score
Guatemala
6
in 2025
Malaysia
6
in 2025
Guatemala rank
114th
Malaysia rank
114th
Democratic Electoral Institutions Score over time
- Guatemala
- Malaysia
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 6 against 6 in Malaysia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Guatemala ahead.
Guatemala ranks 114th and Malaysia ranks 114th of 197 countries.
Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 | 6 | 3 | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 8.4 | 6 | 2.4 | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 6.5 | 6 | 0.5 | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher democratic electoral institutions score, Guatemala or Malaysia?
- Guatemala, at 6 against 6 in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in democratic electoral institutions score between Guatemala and Malaysia?
- 0, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Malaysia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Guatemala and Malaysia rank globally for democratic electoral institutions score?
- Guatemala ranks 114th and Malaysia ranks 114th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Democratic Electoral Institutions Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The variable identifies the extent to which the chief executive and legislature are chosen in free and fair elections under universal suffrage. Higher scores indicate a freer electoral process.