Participatory Political Institutions Index in Niger
Niger: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.557 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Niger, 1922–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, participatory political institutions index in Niger stood at 0.557.
The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and down 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Niger peaked at 0.695 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.02, in 1958.
Niger ranks 71st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.021 | 0.021 | 0.021 | 8 |
| 1930s | 0.021 | 0.021 | 0.021 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.021 | 0.021 | 0.021 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.022 | 0.02 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1952 | 0.171 | 0.216 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1989 | 0.189 | 0.216 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2459 | 0.213 | 0.285 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3579 | 0.31 | 0.403 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5171 | 0.425 | 0.617 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6274 | 0.503 | 0.695 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5863 | 0.557 | 0.605 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Niger
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 participatory political institutions index in Niger?
- Participatory political institutions index in Niger was 0.557 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 0.695 in 2013.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.02 in 1958.
- How does Niger rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Niger ranks 71st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Participatory Political Institutions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which citizens can engage in regional and local government, civil society organizations, and direct democracy.