What is civil liberties rating in Guatemala?

Civil liberties rating in Guatemala was 4 in 2025, according to Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest civil liberties rating recorded in Guatemala?

The highest recorded value was 6 in 1980.

What is the lowest civil liberties rating recorded in Guatemala?

The lowest recorded value was 2 in 1973.

How does Guatemala rank for civil liberties rating?

Guatemala ranks 69th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.

Is civil liberties rating rising or falling in Guatemala?

Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Guatemala data come from?

The figures come from Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Civil liberties rating. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Civil liberties rating in Guatemala

Name: Civil liberties rating in Guatemala
Creator: Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Guatemala: Civil liberties rating was 4 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

69th

of 198 countries

All-time high

in 1980

All-time low

in 1973

Years of data

1972–2025

Civil liberties rating in Guatemala, 1972–2025

Source: Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for civil liberties rating in Guatemala is 4, measured in 2025.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, civil liberties rating in Guatemala peaked at 6 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 2, in 1973.

Guatemala ranks 69th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	3.38	2	5	8
1980s	4.44	3	6	9
1990s	4.5	4	5	10
2000s	4	4	4	10
2010s	4	4	4	10
2020s	4	4	4	6

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More reference data data for Guatemala

Temperature anomalies by month -0.2788 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 1.04 °C (2026)
Spring temperature anomalies -0.4881 °C (2026)
Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5692 °C (2025)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.8885 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 182.28 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Annual precipitation 1,721 millimeters (2025)
Free country 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is civil liberties rating in Guatemala?: Civil liberties rating in Guatemala was 4 in 2025, according to Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest civil liberties rating recorded in Guatemala?: The highest recorded value was 6 in 1980.
What is the lowest civil liberties rating recorded in Guatemala?: The lowest recorded value was 2 in 1973.
How does Guatemala rank for civil liberties rating?: Guatemala ranks 69th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
Is civil liberties rating rising or falling in Guatemala?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Guatemala data come from?: The figures come from Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Civil liberties rating. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Civil liberties rating
Source: Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 199 places, 10,083 data points, 1972–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Identifies the extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Lower ratings indicate more liberties.