Democratic Features Index in Guatemala

Guatemala: Democratic Features Index was 4.1 in 2025. ▼ Falling

Latest (2025)
4.1
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
78th
of 128 countries
All-time high
5.9
in 2007
All-time low
3.9
in 2023
Years of data
11
2005–2025

Democratic Features Index in Guatemala, 2005–2025

02462005201520252005: 5.72007: 5.92009: 5.82011: 5.52013: 5.22015: 5.22017: 52019: 42021: 4.12023: 3.92025: 4.1

Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Guatemala recorded 4.1 for democratic features index in 2025.

The figure is up 5.1% on the previous year and down 20.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, democratic features index in Guatemala peaked at 5.9 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3.9, in 2023.

That places Guatemala 78th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.8 5.65 5.9 3
2010s 5 4.05 5.55 5
2020s 4.03 3.9 4.1 3

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  5. 80 Mozambique 3.93 compare
  6. 81 Thailand 3.92 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is democratic features index in Guatemala?
Democratic features index in Guatemala was 4.1 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 5.9 in 2007.
What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was 3.9 in 2023.
How does Guatemala rank for democratic features index?
Guatemala ranks 78th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
Is democratic features index rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Guatemala data come from?
The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Democratic Features Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Democratic Features Index
Source
Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
128 places, 1,394 data points, 2005–2025
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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).