Equal Resource Distribution Index in Guatemala

Guatemala: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.228 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.228
Change on year
up 20.6%
World rank
149th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.282
in 1945
All-time low
0.054
in 1931
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Guatemala, 1900–2025

0.050.10.150.20.250.3190019622025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, equal resource distribution index in Guatemala stood at 0.228.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.6% on the previous year and up 17.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Guatemala peaked at 0.282 in 1945 and was at its lowest, 0.054, in 1931.

That places Guatemala 149th out of 175 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.055 0.055 0.055 10
1910s 0.055 0.055 0.055 10
1920s 0.058 0.058 0.058 10
1930s 0.0546 0.054 0.06 10
1940s 0.1803 0.054 0.282 10
1950s 0.2504 0.222 0.282 10
1960s 0.236 0.236 0.236 10
1970s 0.2354 0.233 0.236 10
1980s 0.2455 0.233 0.263 10
1990s 0.2572 0.247 0.263 10
2000s 0.2496 0.249 0.252 10
2010s 0.2095 0.193 0.247 10
2020s 0.1627 0.105 0.228 6

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  5. 151 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.211 compare
  6. 152 Mali 0.206 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Guatemala?
Equal resource distribution index in Guatemala was 0.228 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 0.282 in 1945.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was 0.054 in 1931.
How does Guatemala rank for equal resource distribution index?
Guatemala ranks 149th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is up 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guatemala data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.