Separation of Powers Score in Nigeria
Nigeria: Separation of Powers Score was 5 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Separation of Powers Score in Nigeria, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for separation of powers score in Nigeria is 5, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of down 28.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, separation of powers score in Nigeria peaked at 7 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2021.
That places Nigeria 46th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.6 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| 2020s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
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 separation of powers score in Nigeria?
- Separation of powers score in Nigeria was 5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest separation of powers score recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 7 in 2011.
- What is the lowest separation of powers score recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2021.
- How does Nigeria rank for separation of powers score?
- Nigeria ranks 46th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is separation of powers score rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Separation of Powers Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Indicates the extent of mutual checks and balances on political powers.