Peru
Freedom at a Glance
Global Freedom
66 / 100
Partly Free
Peru has established democratic political institutions and undergone multiple peaceful transfers of power. However, high-profile corruption scandals have eroded public trust in government, while bitter divides within a highly fragmented political class have repeatedly produced political turmoil. Indigenous groups suffer from discrimination and inadequate political representation.
Research & Recommendations
Peru
Partly Free
66
100
| PR Political Rights | 27 40 |
| CL Civil Liberties | 39 60 |
Last Year's Score & Status
67
100
Partly Free
A country or territory’s Freedom in the World status depends on its aggregate Political Rights score, on a scale of 0–40, and its aggregate Civil Liberties score, on a scale of 0–60.
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Overview
Peru has established democratic political institutions and undergone multiple peaceful transfers of power. However, high-profile corruption scandals have eroded public trust in government, and the weakening of judicial independence has impacted the country’s governing bodies. Indigenous groups suffer from discrimination and inadequate political representation.
Freedom in the World 2026 Policy Recommendations
Strengthen democratic coordination and collective action in a contested global order
Democratic resilience will increasingly depend on stronger coordination among countries that share a commitment to freedom, the rule of law, and accountable governance.
Reimagine international democracy assistance to help reverse the global decline in freedom
International support for democratic institutions, civil society, and independent media has been associated with modest but meaningful improvements in democratic governance, and it is far less costly than the military outlays necessitated by rising authoritarian aggression.
Prioritize engagement with younger generations in the digital spaces where civic identity is now formed
Young people are increasingly dissatisfied with democracy—not because they reject its principles, but because they see institutions failing to deliver on them. Programmatic work should create clear pathways for meaningful political participation, from voting and policy engagement to community organizing and public leadership, so that young people can translate their expectations into agency.
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Basic Facts
Freedom in the World Score
66
/ 100
Partly Free
Population: 34,050,000
Internet Facts
Status
Not Tracked
Election Facts
Status
Past Election
Date of Election
April 11, 2021
Type of Election
General
Internet Penetration
62.29%
Election Year
2021
Vulnerability Index
75
/ 100
Transnational Repression
Status
Not Tracked
