Democratic Features Index in Nigeria
Nigeria: Democratic Features Index was 4.15 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Democratic Features Index in Nigeria, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for democratic features index in Nigeria is 4.15, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Nigeria peaked at 6.05 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 4.15, in 2025.
That places Nigeria 77th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.62 | 4.77 | 6.05 | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.28 | 4.8 | 5.45 | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.2 | 4.15 | 4.25 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 74 Madagascar 4.22 compare
- 75 Jordan 4.2 compare
- 76 Turkey 4.18 compare
- 78 Guatemala 4.1 compare
- 79 United Arab Emirates 4 compare
- 80 Mozambique 3.93 compare
More reference data data for Nigeria
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.3216 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.3105 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.8 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4187 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.76 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 860.32 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 Nigeria?
- Democratic features index in Nigeria was 4.15 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 6.05 in 2005.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.15 in 2025.
- How does Nigeria rank for democratic features index?
- Nigeria ranks 77th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nigeria 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).