Democratic Features Index in Niger
Niger: Democratic Features Index was 2.78 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Niger, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, democratic features index in Niger stood at 2.78. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 53.6% on the previous year and down 58.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Niger peaked at 6.7 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.78, in 2025.
That places Niger 114th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.03 | 5.13 | 6.53 | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.47 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.91 | 2.78 | 6 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 112 Oman 2.85 compare
- 113 Burkina Faso 2.82 compare
- 114 Iran 2.78 compare
- 114 Saudi Arabia 2.78 compare
- 117 Turkmenistan 2.7 compare
More reference data data for Niger
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.9264 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.5992 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 3.03 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.2336 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.76 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 131.57 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Niger?
- Democratic features index in Niger was 2.78 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 6.7 in 2015.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.78 in 2025.
- How does Niger rank for democratic features index?
- Niger ranks 114th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Democratic Features Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Captures the extent of democratic features — political participation, rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic).