Participatory Political Institutions Index in Nigeria
Nigeria: Participatory Political Institutions Index was 0.575 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Participatory Political Institutions Index in Nigeria, 1914–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, participatory political institutions index in Nigeria stood at 0.575.
That represents a change of down 5.7% on the previous year and down 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participatory political institutions index in Nigeria peaked at 0.622 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.16, in 1914.
That places Nigeria 58th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 6 |
| 1920s | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.172 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.4814 | 0.43 | 0.542 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.449 | 0.43 | 0.578 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.521 | 0.472 | 0.578 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5133 | 0.494 | 0.608 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6091 | 0.608 | 0.614 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6184 | 0.615 | 0.622 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6027 | 0.575 | 0.61 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
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 participatory political institutions index in Nigeria?
- Participatory political institutions index in Nigeria was 0.575 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest participatory political institutions index recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 0.622 in 2017.
- What is the lowest participatory political institutions index recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.16 in 1914.
- How does Nigeria rank for participatory political institutions index?
- Nigeria ranks 58th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participatory political institutions index rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. 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 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.