Private Civil Liberties Index in Niger
Niger: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.706 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private Civil Liberties Index in Niger, 1922–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Niger recorded 0.706 for private civil liberties index in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.3% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Niger peaked at 0.796 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.105, in 1922.
Niger ranks 100th 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 | 0.105 | 0.105 | 0.105 | 8 |
| 1930s | 0.106 | 0.106 | 0.106 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1131 | 0.106 | 0.128 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.1222 | 0.115 | 0.123 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.2667 | 0.264 | 0.267 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2916 | 0.261 | 0.33 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3484 | 0.315 | 0.448 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5865 | 0.562 | 0.604 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6557 | 0.644 | 0.657 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.72 | 0.677 | 0.733 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.726 | 0.676 | 0.796 | 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 private civil liberties index in Niger?
- Private civil liberties index in Niger was 0.706 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 0.796 in 2024.
- What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.105 in 1922.
- How does Niger rank for private civil liberties index?
- Niger ranks 100th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. 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 Private Civil Liberties Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.