Central African Republic vs Nigeria: Stateness Index
Central African Republic
4.5
in 2025
Nigeria
4.5
in 2025
Central African Republic rank
118th
Nigeria rank
118th
Stateness Index over time
- Central African Republic
- Nigeria
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 4.5 against 4.5 in Nigeria, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Central African Republic ranks 118th and Nigeria ranks 118th of 128 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.92 | 5.92 | 2 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 3.7 | 5.25 | 1.55 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 4 | 4.67 | 0.6667 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher stateness index, Central African Republic or Nigeria?
- Central African Republic, at 4.5 against 4.5 in Nigeria as of 2025.
- What is the difference in stateness index between Central African Republic and Nigeria?
- 0, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Nigeria?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Central African Republic and Nigeria rank globally for stateness index?
- Central African Republic ranks 118th and Nigeria ranks 118th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Stateness 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 the state has the monopoly on the use of force, provides basic public services across the country, citizens accept the state as legitimate, religious dogmas do not interfere, and citizenship is accessible.