Participation and Human Rights in Nigeria
Nigeria: Participation and Human Rights was 38.48 in 2011. ▼ Falling
Participation and Human Rights in Nigeria, 2000–2011
Source: Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participation and human rights in Nigeria is 38.48, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation and human rights in Nigeria peaked at 45.84 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 33.74, in 2009.
That places Nigeria 37th out of 52 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.43 | 33.74 | 45.84 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.91 | 37.35 | 38.48 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More reference data data for Nigeria
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.3105 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.8 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4187 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.76 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 860.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation and human rights in Nigeria?
- Participation and human rights in Nigeria was 38.48 in 2011, according to Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest participation and human rights recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 45.84 in 2000.
- What is the lowest participation and human rights recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.74 in 2009.
- How does Nigeria rank for participation and human rights?
- Nigeria ranks 37th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is participation and human rights rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site, published as part of Participation and Human Rights. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Participation: Within this sub-category the Ibrahim Index measures: (i) Political Participation – extent to which citizens have relevant information and the freedom to participate in the political process. (ii) Effective Power to Govern – extent to which democratically elected leaders have the effective power to govern, or the extent of veto powers and political enclaves. (iii) Free and Fair Elections – extent to which leaders are determined by free and fair elections. (iv) Electoral Self-determination – right of citizens to freely decide their political system and leadership. (v) Free and Fair Executive Elections – integrity of executive elections.