Constraints on the Executive Score in Nigeria
Nigeria: Constraints on the Executive Score was 6 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Constraints on the Executive Score in Nigeria, 1960–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for constraints on the executive score in Nigeria is 6, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, constraints on the executive score in Nigeria peaked at 7 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1966.
That places Nigeria 64th out of 166 countries with data for 2018, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.6 | 1 | 7 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.67 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.4 | 1 | 7 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.44 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 2000s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.44 | 5 | 6 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is constraints on the executive score in Nigeria?
- Constraints on the executive score in Nigeria was 6 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest constraints on the executive score recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 7 in 1960.
- What is the lowest constraints on the executive score recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1966.
- How does Nigeria rank for constraints on the executive score?
- Nigeria ranks 64th out of 166 countries with data for 2018.
- Is constraints on the executive score rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Constraints on the Executive Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which the executive is constrained. It ranges from unconstrained executives (score of 1), over slight or moderate constraints (score of 3), and substantial constraints (score of 5), to an executive that is subordinated to or on par with other authorities (score of 7). The remaining categories are intermediate ones.