What is deliberative political institutions index in Niger?

Deliberative political institutions index in Niger was 0.771 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Niger?

The highest recorded value was 0.94 in 2021.

What is the lowest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Niger?

The lowest recorded value was 0.042 in 1959.

How does Niger rank for deliberative political institutions index?

Niger ranks 58th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative political institutions index rising or falling in Niger?

Over the last ten years it is down 15.2%. 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 Deliberative Political Institutions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Niger

Name: Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Niger
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Niger: Deliberative Political Institutions Index was 0.771 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.771

Change on year

up 5.0%

World rank

58th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.94

in 2021

All-time low

0.042

in 1959

Years of data

104

1922–2025

Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Niger, 1922–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, deliberative political institutions index in Niger stood at 0.771.

That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and down 15.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative political institutions index in Niger peaked at 0.94 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.042, in 1959.

That places Niger 58th out of 175 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.

Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Niger, year by year

Annual values for Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Niger, 1922 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1922	0.103	—
1923	0.103	+0.0%
1924	0.103	+0.0%
1925	0.103	+0.0%
1926	0.103	+0.0%
1927	0.103	+0.0%
1928	0.103	+0.0%
1929	0.103	+0.0%
1930	0.103	+0.0%
1931	0.103	+0.0%
1932	0.103	+0.0%
1933	0.103	+0.0%
1934	0.103	+0.0%
1935	0.103	+0.0%
1936	0.103	+0.0%
1937	0.103	+0.0%
1938	0.103	+0.0%
1939	0.103	+0.0%
1940	0.103	+0.0%
1941	0.103	+0.0%
1942	0.103	+0.0%
1943	0.103	+0.0%
1944	0.103	+0.0%
1945	0.103	+0.0%
1946	0.103	+0.0%
1947	0.103	+0.0%
1948	0.103	+0.0%
1949	0.103	+0.0%
1950	0.103	+0.0%
1951	0.103	+0.0%
1952	0.103	+0.0%
1953	0.103	+0.0%
1954	0.103	+0.0%
1955	0.103	+0.0%
1956	0.103	+0.0%
1957	0.103	+0.0%
1958	0.116	+12.6%
1959	0.042	-63.8%
1960	0.151	+259.5%
1961	0.151	+0.0%
1962	0.151	+0.0%
1963	0.151	+0.0%
1964	0.151	+0.0%
1965	0.151	+0.0%
1966	0.151	+0.0%
1967	0.151	+0.0%
1968	0.151	+0.0%
1969	0.151	+0.0%
1970	0.151	+0.0%
1971	0.151	+0.0%
1972	0.151	+0.0%
1973	0.151	+0.0%
1974	0.137	-9.3%
1975	0.142	+3.6%
1976	0.142	+0.0%
1977	0.142	+0.0%
1978	0.142	+0.0%
1979	0.142	+0.0%
1980	0.142	+0.0%
1981	0.142	+0.0%
1982	0.142	+0.0%
1983	0.142	+0.0%
1984	0.142	+0.0%
1985	0.142	+0.0%
1986	0.142	+0.0%
1987	0.213	+50.0%
1988	0.213	+0.0%
1989	0.213	+0.0%
1990	0.433	+103.3%
1991	0.448	+3.5%
1992	0.712	+58.9%
1993	0.785	+10.3%
1994	0.785	+0.0%
1995	0.826	+5.2%
1996	0.636	-23.0%
1997	0.62	-2.5%
1998	0.62	+0.0%
1999	0.504	-18.7%
2000	0.767	+52.2%
2001	0.767	+0.0%
2002	0.784	+2.2%
2003	0.784	+0.0%
2004	0.789	+0.6%
2005	0.789	+0.0%
2006	0.789	+0.0%
2007	0.789	+0.0%
2008	0.789	+0.0%
2009	0.789	+0.0%
2010	0.856	+8.5%
2011	0.846	-1.2%
2012	0.916	+8.3%
2013	0.909	-0.8%
2014	0.909	+0.0%
2015	0.909	+0.0%
2016	0.909	+0.0%
2017	0.922	+1.4%
2018	0.929	+0.8%
2019	0.93	+0.1%
2020	0.93	+0.0%
2021	0.94	+1.1%
2022	0.893	-5.0%
2023	0.806	-9.7%
2024	0.734	-8.9%
2025	0.771	+5.0%

Niger compared with similar countries

Niger's 0.771 is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.44, 1.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Niger's 0.771 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.5725, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1920s	0.103	0.103	0.103	8
1930s	0.103	0.103	0.103	10
1940s	0.103	0.103	0.103	10
1950s	0.0982	0.042	0.116	10
1960s	0.151	0.151	0.151	10
1970s	0.1451	0.137	0.151	10
1980s	0.1633	0.142	0.213	10
1990s	0.6369	0.433	0.826	10
2000s	0.7836	0.767	0.789	10
2010s	0.9035	0.846	0.93	10
2020s	0.8457	0.734	0.94	6

Countries ranked near Niger

55 Bulgaria 0.779 compare
56 Suriname 0.777 compare
57 Cyprus 0.775 compare
59 Fiji 0.767 compare
60 Lebanon 0.761 compare
61 Panama 0.755 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.57 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.7 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8132 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.3983 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.55 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 42.83 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.1 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative political institutions index in Niger?: Deliberative political institutions index in Niger was 0.771 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Niger?: The highest recorded value was 0.94 in 2021.
What is the lowest deliberative political institutions index recorded in Niger?: The lowest recorded value was 0.042 in 1959.
How does Niger rank for deliberative political institutions index?: Niger ranks 58th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative political institutions index rising or falling in Niger?: Over the last ten years it is down 15.2%. 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 Deliberative Political Institutions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Deliberative Political Institutions Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which political elites justify their positions, justify them with the common good, acknowledge counterarguments, consult elites in policy changes, and society deliberates policy changes.