Stability of Democratic Institutions Index in Nigeria
Nigeria: Stability of Democratic Institutions Index was 3 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Stability of Democratic Institutions Index in Nigeria, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stability of democratic institutions index in Nigeria is 3, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stability of democratic institutions index in Nigeria peaked at 7 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2009.
That places Nigeria 57th 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 | 5.33 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| 2010s | 4.9 | 3 | 5.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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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 stability of democratic institutions index in Nigeria?
- Stability of democratic institutions index in Nigeria was 3 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stability of democratic institutions index recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 7 in 2005.
- What is the lowest stability of democratic institutions index recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2009.
- How does Nigeria rank for stability of democratic institutions index?
- Nigeria ranks 57th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is stability of democratic institutions index rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.5%. 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 Stability of Democratic Institutions Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which democratic institutions are effective and efficient and all relevant actors accept them.