Democracy, annual growth rate in Nigeria

Nigeria: Democracy, annual growth rate was 25 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
25 % change on previous year
World rank
3rd
of 161 countries
All-time high
33.33 % change on previous year
in 2000
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1983
Years of data
30
1980–2025

Democracy, annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1980–2025

-100-500501980200220251980: 0 % change on previous year1981: 0 % change on previous year1982: 0 % change on previous year1983: -100 % change on previous year2000: 33.3 % change on previous year2001: 0 % change on previous year2002: 0 % change on previous year2003: -25 % change on previous year2004: 0 % change on previous year2005: 0 % change on previous year2006: 0 % change on previous year2007: 0 % change on previous year2008: 0 % change on previous year2009: 0 % change on previous year2010: 0 % change on previous year2011: 33.3 % change on previous year2012: 25 % change on previous year2013: 0 % change on previous year2014: 0 % change on previous year2015: 0 % change on previous year2016: 0 % change on previous year2017: 0 % change on previous year2018: 0 % change on previous year2019: 0 % change on previous year2020: 0 % change on previous year2021: -20 % change on previous year2022: 0 % change on previous year2023: 0 % change on previous year2024: 0 % change on previous year2025: 25 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for democracy, annual growth rate in Nigeria is 25 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

Over the whole period, democracy, annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 33.33 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1983.

That places Nigeria 3rd out of 161 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Democracy, annual growth rate in Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Democracy, annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1980 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1980 0 % change on previous year
1981 0 % change on previous year
1982 0 % change on previous year
1983 -100 % change on previous year
2000 33.33 % change on previous year -133.3%
2001 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2002 0 % change on previous year
2003 -25 % change on previous year
2004 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2005 0 % change on previous year
2006 0 % change on previous year
2007 0 % change on previous year
2008 0 % change on previous year
2009 0 % change on previous year
2010 0 % change on previous year
2011 33.33 % change on previous year
2012 25 % change on previous year -25.0%
2013 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2014 0 % change on previous year
2015 0 % change on previous year
2016 0 % change on previous year
2017 0 % change on previous year
2018 0 % change on previous year
2019 0 % change on previous year
2020 0 % change on previous year
2021 -20 % change on previous year
2022 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2023 0 % change on previous year
2024 0 % change on previous year
2025 25 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s -25 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 4
2000s 0.8333 % change on previous year -25 % change on previous year 33.33 % change on previous year 10
2010s 5.83 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 33.33 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.8333 % change on previous year -20 % change on previous year 25 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 1 Mauritius 75 % change on previous year compare
  2. 2 Korea 28.57 % change on previous year compare
  3. 3 Guyana 25 % change on previous year compare
  4. 3 Mongolia 25 % change on previous year compare
  5. 6 Brazil 16.67 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 161 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is democracy, annual growth rate in Nigeria?
Democracy, annual growth rate in Nigeria was 25 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 33.33 % change on previous year in 2000.
What is the lowest democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1983.
How does Nigeria rank for democracy, annual growth rate?
Nigeria ranks 3rd out of 161 countries with data for 2025.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Democracy, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Democracy, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
161 places, 11,537 data points, 1791–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.