Democratic Features Index in Peru
Peru: Democratic Features Index was 5.85 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Peru, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, democratic features index in Peru stood at 5.85. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and down 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Peru peaked at 6.85 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 5.85, in 2025.
That places Peru 50th 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.
Democratic Features Index in Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.85 | — |
| 2007 | 6.6 | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 6.7 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 6.7 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 6.75 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 6.55 | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 6.6 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 6.55 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 6.45 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 5.95 | -7.8% |
| 2025 | 5.85 | -1.7% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 5.85 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.9, 99% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Peru's 5.85 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6.35, 92% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.72 | 6.6 | 6.85 | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.63 | 6.55 | 6.75 | 5 |
| 2020s | 6.08 | 5.85 | 6.45 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More reference data data for Peru
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 35.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Peru?
- Democratic features index in Peru was 5.85 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 6.85 in 2005.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.85 in 2025.
- How does Peru rank for democratic features index?
- Peru ranks 50th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Peru 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).