Civil Society Participation Index in Niger

Niger: Civil Society Participation Index was 0.82 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.82
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
46th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.935
in 2011
All-time low
0.061
in 1922
Years of data
104
1922–2025

Civil Society Participation Index in Niger, 1922–2025

00.20.40.60.81192219732025

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 43 Cyprus 0.827 compare
  2. 44 Netherlands 0.826 compare
  3. 45 Dominican Republic 0.823 compare
  4. 46 Vanuatu 0.82 compare
  5. 49 Lebanon 0.811 compare

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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

Indicator
Civil Society Participation Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
176 places, 30,063 data points, 1789–2025
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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.