Participatory political institutions index in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Participatory political institutions index was 0.31 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.31
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
137th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.588
in 1991
All-time low
0.024
in 1838
Years of data
188
1838–2025
Participatory political institutions index in Nicaragua, 1838–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participatory political institutions index in Nicaragua is 0.31, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 28.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Nicaragua peaked at 0.588 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.024, in 1838.
Nicaragua ranks 137th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | 0.024 | 0.024 | 0.024 | 2 |
| 1840s | 0.024 | 0.024 | 0.024 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0.024 | 0.024 | 0.024 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0.024 | 0.024 | 0.024 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0.024 | 0.024 | 0.024 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.0294 | 0.024 | 0.051 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.1115 | 0.051 | 0.14 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0.1014 | 0.071 | 0.109 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.0832 | 0.08 | 0.084 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.092 | 0.092 | 0.092 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.0761 | 0.062 | 0.092 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.062 | 0.062 | 0.062 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0636 | 0.062 | 0.066 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.066 | 0.066 | 0.066 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0755 | 0.066 | 0.119 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2373 | 0.209 | 0.273 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5517 | 0.505 | 0.588 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.521 | 0.498 | 0.534 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4327 | 0.349 | 0.498 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3197 | 0.31 | 0.332 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More reference data data for Nicaragua
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4575 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0819 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure Management 394.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric Fermentat 10,798 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Burning - Crop re 41.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 2,546 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 406.46 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participatory political institutions index in Nicaragua?
- Participatory political institutions index in Nicaragua was 0.31 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 0.588 in 1991.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.024 in 1838.
- How does Nicaragua rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Nicaragua ranks 137th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Participatory political institutions index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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