Democratic Features Index in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Democratic Features Index was 2.92 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Nicaragua, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 2.92 for democratic features index in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 8.9% on the previous year and down 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Nicaragua peaked at 6.65 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.92, in 2025.
Nicaragua ranks 108th of 128 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Democratic Features Index in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.65 | — |
| 2007 | 6.65 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 5.9 | -11.3% |
| 2011 | 5.75 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 5.6 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 5.6 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 4.92 | -12.2% |
| 2019 | 4.03 | -18.0% |
| 2021 | 3.65 | -9.5% |
| 2023 | 3.2 | -12.3% |
| 2025 | 2.92 | -8.9% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 2.92 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.43, 66% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 2.92 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6.35, 46% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.4 | 5.9 | 6.65 | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.18 | 4.03 | 5.75 | 5 |
| 2020s | 3.26 | 2.92 | 3.65 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More reference data data for Nicaragua
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4575 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0819 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4557 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4457 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Nicaragua?
- Democratic features index in Nicaragua was 2.92 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 6.65 in 2005.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.92 in 2025.
- How does Nicaragua rank for democratic features index?
- Nicaragua ranks 108th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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
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).