What is strong elected local governments index in Nicaragua?

Strong elected local governments index in Nicaragua was 0.725 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Nicaragua?

The highest recorded value was 0.905 in 1990.

What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Nicaragua?

The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.

How does Nicaragua rank for strong elected local governments index?

Nicaragua ranks 102nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Nicaragua?

Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. 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 Strong Elected Local Governments Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Nicaragua

Name: Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Nicaragua
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Nicaragua: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.725 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.725

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

102nd

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.905

in 1990

All-time low

in 1900

Years of data

133

1893–2025

Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Nicaragua, 1893–2025

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

Analysis

Nicaragua recorded 0.725 for strong elected local governments index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, strong elected local governments index in Nicaragua peaked at 0.905 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.

That places Nicaragua 102nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1890s	0.1817	0.144	0.188	7
1900s	0.0896	0	0.112	10
1910s	0.112	0.112	0.112	10
1920s	0.112	0.112	0.112	10
1930s	0.112	0.112	0.112	10
1940s	0.112	0.112	0.112	10
1950s	0.112	0.112	0.112	10
1960s	0.112	0.112	0.112	10
1970s	0.1239	0.112	0.231	10
1980s	0.231	0.231	0.231	10
1990s	0.905	0.905	0.905	10
2000s	0.8806	0.829	0.905	10
2010s	0.7786	0.724	0.829	10
2020s	0.7248	0.724	0.725	6

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

99 Eswatini 0.734 compare
100 Kenya 0.73 compare
100 Suriname 0.73 compare
103 Romania 0.722 compare
104 Turkey 0.709 compare
105 Namibia 0.703 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is strong elected local governments index in Nicaragua?: Strong elected local governments index in Nicaragua was 0.725 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Nicaragua?: The highest recorded value was 0.905 in 1990.
What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Nicaragua?: The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
How does Nicaragua rank for strong elected local governments index?: Nicaragua ranks 102nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Nicaragua?: Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. 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 Strong Elected Local Governments Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Strong Elected Local Governments Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 25,933 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which elected local governments exist, and they operate without interference from local unelected bodies.