Engaged Society Score in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Engaged Society Score was -2.8 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Engaged Society Score in Nicaragua, 1838–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for engaged society score in Nicaragua is -2.8, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 514.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, engaged society score in Nicaragua peaked at 1.58 in 1990 and was at its lowest, -2.94, in 2018.
That places Nicaragua 175th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | -0.816 | -0.816 | -0.816 | 2 |
| 1840s | -0.816 | -0.816 | -0.816 | 10 |
| 1850s | -0.816 | -0.816 | -0.816 | 10 |
| 1860s | -0.816 | -0.816 | -0.816 | 10 |
| 1870s | -0.816 | -0.816 | -0.816 | 10 |
| 1880s | -0.816 | -0.816 | -0.816 | 10 |
| 1890s | -1.41 | -1.67 | -0.816 | 10 |
| 1900s | -1.67 | -1.67 | -1.67 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.885 | -1.05 | -0.812 | 10 |
| 1920s | -0.8873 | -1.14 | -0.812 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.58 | -2.1 | -1.02 | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.1 | -2.1 | -2.1 | 10 |
| 1950s | -2 | -2.5 | -1.35 | 10 |
| 1960s | -1.8 | -2.53 | -1.62 | 10 |
| 1970s | -2.25 | -2.53 | 0.292 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.23 | 0.954 | 1.44 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.2 | 1.05 | 1.58 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9939 | 0.764 | 1.22 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.696 | -2.94 | 0.48 | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.61 | -2.8 | -2.23 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 172 Turkmenistan -2.19 compare
- 173 Afghanistan -2.49 compare
- 174 Sudan -2.68 compare
- 176 North Korea -2.83 compare
More reference data data for Nicaragua
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.334 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.09 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2273 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7081 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.5762 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 226.4 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is engaged society score in Nicaragua?
- Engaged society score in Nicaragua was -2.8 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest engaged society score recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 1.58 in 1990.
- What is the lowest engaged society score recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.94 in 2018.
- How does Nicaragua rank for engaged society score?
- Nicaragua ranks 175th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is engaged society score rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 514.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Engaged Society Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which ordinary people independently discuss important policy changes among themselves, in the media, in associations or neighborhoods, or in the streets.