Mexico vs Nigeria: Separation of Powers Score
Mexico
5
in 2025
Nigeria
5
in 2025
Mexico rank
46th
Nigeria rank
46th
Separation of Powers Score over time
- Mexico
- Nigeria
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 5 against 5 in Nigeria, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 46th and Nigeria ranks 46th of 128 regions.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 | 6 | 3 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 7.4 | 6.6 | 0.8 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 5.67 | 5 | 0.6667 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher separation of powers score, Mexico or Nigeria?
- Mexico, at 5 against 5 in Nigeria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in separation of powers score between Mexico and Nigeria?
- 0, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Nigeria?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Mexico and Nigeria rank globally for separation of powers score?
- Mexico ranks 46th and Nigeria ranks 46th of 128 regions.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Separation of Powers Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Indicates the extent of mutual checks and balances on political powers.