Strong Elected Regional Governments Index in Nigeria
Nigeria: Strong Elected Regional Governments Index was 0.915 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Strong Elected Regional Governments Index in Nigeria, 1914–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for strong elected regional governments index in Nigeria is 0.915, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.8% on the previous year and down 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, strong elected regional governments index in Nigeria peaked at 0.992 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1914.
Nigeria ranks 34th of 175 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0115 | 0 | 0.035 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.4407 | 0.062 | 0.603 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1413 | 0.062 | 0.855 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.396 | 0.09 | 0.855 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1775 | 0.09 | 0.965 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.965 | 0.965 | 0.965 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9806 | 0.965 | 0.992 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9792 | 0.915 | 0.992 | 6 |
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)
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- 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 strong elected regional governments index in Nigeria?
- Strong elected regional governments index in Nigeria was 0.915 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest strong elected regional governments index recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 0.992 in 2017.
- What is the lowest strong elected regional governments index recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1914.
- How does Nigeria rank for strong elected regional governments index?
- Nigeria ranks 34th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is strong elected regional governments index rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Strong Elected Regional 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 regional governments exist, and they operate without interference from regional unelected bodies.