Civil Society Participation Index in Niger
Niger: Civil Society Participation Index was 0.82 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Civil Society Participation Index in Niger, 1922–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, civil society participation index in Niger stood at 0.82.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civil society participation index in Niger peaked at 0.935 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.061, in 1922.
That places Niger 46th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.061 | 0.061 | 0.061 | 8 |
| 1930s | 0.061 | 0.061 | 0.061 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.061 | 0.061 | 0.061 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0647 | 0.061 | 0.098 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.3685 | 0.278 | 0.413 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.3589 | 0.336 | 0.406 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4831 | 0.402 | 0.606 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8245 | 0.713 | 0.846 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.806 | 0.806 | 0.806 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.908 | 0.812 | 0.935 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8322 | 0.805 | 0.872 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 43 Cyprus 0.827 compare
- 44 Netherlands 0.826 compare
- 45 Dominican Republic 0.823 compare
- 46 Vanuatu 0.82 compare
- 49 Lebanon 0.811 compare
More reference data data for Niger
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.9264 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.5992 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 3.03 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.2336 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.76 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 131.57 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is civil society participation index in Niger?
- Civil society participation index in Niger was 0.82 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civil society participation index recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 0.935 in 2011.
- What is the lowest civil society participation index recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.061 in 1922.
- How does Niger rank for civil society participation index?
- Niger ranks 46th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civil society participation index rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Civil Society Participation Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which major civil society organizations are routinely consulted by policymakers, how many people are involved in them, women can participate, and candidate nomination for the legislature within parties is decentralized or made through primaries.