Deliberative Political Institutions Index in Niger

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

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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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 55 Bulgaria 0.779 compare
  2. 56 Suriname 0.777 compare
  3. 57 Cyprus 0.775 compare
  4. 59 Fiji 0.767 compare
  5. 60 Lebanon 0.761 compare
  6. 61 Panama 0.755 compare

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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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About this data

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
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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.