Strong Civil Society Index in Niger
Niger: Strong Civil Society Index was 0.765 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Strong Civil Society Index in Niger, 1922–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, strong civil society index in Niger stood at 0.765.
That represents a change of down 16.8% on the previous year and down 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong civil society index in Niger peaked at 0.93 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.024, in 1922.
Niger ranks 83rd 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 | 0.024 | 0.024 | 0.024 | 8 |
| 1930s | 0.024 | 0.024 | 0.024 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.024 | 0.024 | 0.024 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0248 | 0.024 | 0.032 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0664 | 0.053 | 0.072 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0778 | 0.065 | 0.092 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1254 | 0.092 | 0.237 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6536 | 0.492 | 0.784 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7985 | 0.751 | 0.833 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8742 | 0.809 | 0.93 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8438 | 0.765 | 0.919 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 80 Philippines 0.776 compare
- 81 Sao Tome and Principe 0.773 compare
- 82 Lebanon 0.772 compare
- 84 Mongolia 0.761 compare
- 85 Romania 0.754 compare
- 86 North Macedonia 0.745 compare
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 strong civil society index in Niger?
- Strong civil society index in Niger was 0.765 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong civil society index recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 0.93 in 2013.
- What is the lowest strong civil society index recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.024 in 1922.
- How does Niger rank for strong civil society index?
- Niger ranks 83rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is strong civil society index rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.5%. 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 Strong Civil Society Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data by V-Dem. Expert estimates of the extent to which interest groups, labor unions, charities, and other civil society organizations are autonomous from the state and can freely pursue their goals. The index ranges from 0 to 1 (strongest).