Iraq vs Nigeria: Stability of Democratic Institutions Index
Iraq
3
in 2025
Nigeria
3
in 2025
Iraq rank
57th
Nigeria rank
57th
Stability of Democratic Institutions Index over time
- Iraq
- Nigeria
How they compare
Iraq currently reports 3 against 3 in Nigeria, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Nigeria ahead.
Iraq ranks 57th and Nigeria ranks 57th of 128 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.17 | 5.33 | 2.17 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 4.9 | 1.4 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 3 | 3 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher stability of democratic institutions index, Iraq or Nigeria?
- Iraq, at 3 against 3 in Nigeria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in stability of democratic institutions index between Iraq and Nigeria?
- 0, with Iraq ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Nigeria?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Iraq and Nigeria rank globally for stability of democratic institutions index?
- Iraq ranks 57th and Nigeria ranks 57th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Stability of Democratic Institutions Index. 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 to which democratic institutions are effective and efficient and all relevant actors accept them.