Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Niger
Niger: Strong Elected Local Governments Index was 0.692 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Strong Elected Local Governments Index in Niger, 1922–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for strong elected local governments index in Niger is 0.692, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong elected local governments index in Niger peaked at 0.849 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1922.
That places Niger 108th out of 175 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.0702 | 0 | 0.117 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.117 | 0.117 | 0.117 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.117 | 0.117 | 0.117 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.117 | 0.117 | 0.117 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5474 | 0.117 | 0.788 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6103 | 0.374 | 0.849 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.677 | 0.647 | 0.692 | 6 |
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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 elected local governments index in Niger?
- Strong elected local governments index in Niger was 0.692 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong elected local governments index recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 0.849 in 2013.
- What is the lowest strong elected local governments index recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1922.
- How does Niger rank for strong elected local governments index?
- Niger ranks 108th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is strong elected local governments index rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.5%. 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 Elected Local Governments Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which elected local governments exist, and they operate without interference from local unelected bodies.