Elected political leaders index in Guyana
Guyana: Elected political leaders index was 0.903 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.903
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
141st
of 176 countries
All-time high
1
in 1966
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Elected political leaders index in Guyana, 1900–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, elected political leaders index in Guyana stood at 0.903.
That represents a change of down 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elected political leaders index in Guyana peaked at 1 in 1966 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
Guyana ranks 141st of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Elected political leaders index in Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0 | — |
| 1901 | 0 | — |
| 1902 | 0 | — |
| 1903 | 0 | — |
| 1904 | 0 | — |
| 1905 | 0 | — |
| 1906 | 0 | — |
| 1907 | 0 | — |
| 1908 | 0 | — |
| 1909 | 0 | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — |
| 1911 | 0 | — |
| 1912 | 0 | — |
| 1913 | 0 | — |
| 1914 | 0 | — |
| 1915 | 0 | — |
| 1916 | 0 | — |
| 1917 | 0 | — |
| 1918 | 0 | — |
| 1919 | 0 | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — |
| 1921 | 0 | — |
| 1922 | 0 | — |
| 1923 | 0 | — |
| 1924 | 0 | — |
| 1925 | 0 | — |
| 1926 | 0 | — |
| 1927 | 0 | — |
| 1928 | 0 | — |
| 1929 | 0 | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — |
| 1931 | 0 | — |
| 1932 | 0 | — |
| 1933 | 0 | — |
| 1934 | 0 | — |
| 1935 | 0 | — |
| 1936 | 0 | — |
| 1937 | 0 | — |
| 1938 | 0 | — |
| 1939 | 0 | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — |
| 1941 | 0 | — |
| 1942 | 0 | — |
| 1943 | 0 | — |
| 1944 | 0 | — |
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 1 | — |
| 1967 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.91 | -9.0% |
| 1981 | 0.91 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.91 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.91 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.91 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.825 | -9.3% |
| 1986 | 0.825 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.825 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.825 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.825 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.825 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.825 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.83 | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 0.83 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.83 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.83 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.83 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.85 | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 0.85 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.85 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.85 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.94 | +10.6% |
| 2002 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.94 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.903 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 0.903 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.903 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.903 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.903 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.903 | +0.0% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 0.903 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1, 90% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 0.903 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1, 90% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.4 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.8675 | 0.825 | 0.91 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.835 | 0.825 | 0.85 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.931 | 0.85 | 0.94 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.903 | 0.903 | 0.903 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
More reference data data for Guyana
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0396 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0791 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2193 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0297 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2193 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1326 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0457 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1619 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is elected political leaders index in Guyana?
- Elected political leaders index in Guyana was 0.903 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest elected political leaders index recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 1 in 1966.
- What is the lowest elected political leaders index recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Guyana rank for elected political leaders index?
- Guyana ranks 141st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is elected political leaders index rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Elected political leaders index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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