Elite Consultations Score in Nigeria
Nigeria: Elite Consultations Score was 0.205 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Elite Consultations Score in Nigeria, 1914–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, elite consultations score in Nigeria stood at 0.205.
That represents a change of down 73.1% on the previous year and down 81.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elite consultations score in Nigeria peaked at 1.12 in 1999 and was at its lowest, -1.56, in 1967.
Nigeria ranks 113th of 176 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | -0.443 | -0.443 | -0.443 | 6 |
| 1920s | -0.443 | -0.443 | -0.443 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.443 | -0.443 | -0.443 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.401 | -0.443 | -0.373 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.2968 | -0.373 | -0.246 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.7685 | -1.56 | -0.304 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.06 | -1.56 | 1.06 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.419 | -1.56 | 1.06 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.936 | -1.56 | 1.12 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.09 | 0.86 | 1.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5692 | 0.205 | 0.86 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 110 United Arab Emirates 0.222 compare
- 111 Bangladesh 0.221 compare
- 112 Syria 0.214 compare
- 114 Nepal 0.202 compare
- 115 Kazakhstan 0.201 compare
- 116 Pakistan 0.18 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 elite consultations score in Nigeria?
- Elite consultations score in Nigeria was 0.205 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest elite consultations score recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.12 in 1999.
- What is the lowest elite consultations score recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.56 in 1967.
- How does Nigeria rank for elite consultations score?
- Nigeria ranks 113th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is elite consultations score rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Elite Consultations Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which political elites consult other elites across the political spectrum and from relevant sectors of society and business when considering important policy changes.