Nicaragua vs Venezuela: Democratic Features Index
Nicaragua
2.92
in 2025
Venezuela
3.07
in 2025
Nicaragua rank
108th
Venezuela rank
105th
Democratic Features Index over time
- Nicaragua
- Venezuela
How they compare
Venezuela currently reports 3.07 against 2.92 in Nicaragua, a difference of 0.15.
That makes Venezuela's figure about 1.1 times Nicaragua's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Nicaragua ahead.
Nicaragua ranks 108th and Venezuela ranks 105th of 128 countries.
Nicaragua has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nicaragua | Venezuela | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.4 | 4.78 | 1.62 | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 5.18 | 3.96 | 1.22 | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 3.26 | 3.08 | 0.1778 | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher democratic features index, Nicaragua or Venezuela?
- Venezuela, at 3.07 against 2.92 in Nicaragua as of 2025.
- What is the difference in democratic features index between Nicaragua and Venezuela?
- 0.15, with Venezuela ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nicaragua and Venezuela?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Nicaragua and Venezuela rank globally for democratic features index?
- Nicaragua ranks 108th and Venezuela ranks 105th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) β 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 β political participation, rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic).