Honduras
Freedom at a Glance
Global Freedom
48 / 100
Partly Free
Institutional weakness, corruption, violence, and impunity undermine the overall stability of Honduras. Journalists, political activists, and women are often the victims of violence, and perpetrators are rarely brought to justice. Honduras holds regular elections; while the 2017 presidential poll prompted concerns over irregularities, the 2021 elections—which ushered in Honduras’s first female president—were more transparent. However, that year’s executive and legislative elections were marred by unprecedented violence.
Research & Recommendations
Honduras
Partly Free
48
100
| PR Political Rights | 22 40 |
| CL Civil Liberties | 26 60 |
Last Year's Score & Status
48
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
Institutional weakness, corruption, violence, and impunity undermine the overall stability of Honduras. Journalists, political activists, and women are often the victims of violence, and perpetrators are rarely brought to justice. Honduras holds regular elections; while the 2017 presidential poll prompted concerns over irregularities, the 2021 elections—which ushered in Honduras’ first female president—were more transparent, though they were marred by unprecedented violence.
Freedom in the World 2025 Policy Recommendations
Prioritize strengthening the rule of law and delivering economic dividends in the aftermath of political transitions
In countries where democratic forces have come to power after periods of antidemocratic rule, the new governments should pursue an agenda that protects and expands freedoms even as it delivers tangible economic and social benefits to citizens.
In countries emerging from war or the collapse of authoritarian regimes, focus on safety, reconciliation, reform
These countries must act swiftly to release all political prisoners, build or revitalize democratic institutions, reform police and other security forces, organize and hold competitive multiparty elections, and ensure accountability for past human rights violations.
Bolster checks and balances to mitigate the threat of democratic backsliding
In countries where there has been significant erosion of political rights and civil liberties, policymakers, legislators, jurists, civic activists, and donor communities should work to strengthen institutional guardrails and norms that serve to constrain elected leaders with antidemocratic or illiberal aims.
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Basic Facts
Freedom in the World Score
48
/ 100
Partly Free
Population: 10,430,000
Internet Facts
Status
Not Tracked
Election Facts
Status
Past Election
Date of Election
November 27, 2021
Type of Election
General
Internet Penetration
37.30%
Election Year
2021
Vulnerability Index
49
/ 100
Transnational Repression
Status
Not Tracked
