Mexico vs Peru: Democratic Features Index
Mexico
5.6
in 2025
Peru
5.85
in 2025
Mexico rank
52nd
Peru rank
50th
Democratic Features Index over time
- Mexico
- Peru
How they compare
Peru currently reports 5.85 against 5.6 in Mexico, a difference of 0.25.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 52nd and Peru ranks 50th of 128 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 1 and Peru in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.42 | 6.72 | 0.7 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 6.44 | 6.63 | 0.19 | Peru |
| 2020s | 5.75 | 6.08 | 0.3333 | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher democratic features index, Mexico or Peru?
- Peru, at 5.85 against 5.6 in Mexico as of 2025.
- What is the difference in democratic features index between Mexico and Peru?
- 0.25, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Peru?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Mexico and Peru rank globally for democratic features index?
- Mexico ranks 52nd and Peru ranks 50th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Democratic Features Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Captures the extent of democratic features — political participation, rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic).