Voice and Accountability in Nigeria
Nigeria: Voice and Accountability was -0.7573 in 2011. ▲ Rising
Voice and Accountability in Nigeria, 1996–2011
Source: World Bank Institute.
Analysis
The most recent figure for voice and accountability in Nigeria is -0.7573, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.7% on the previous year and down 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, voice and accountability in Nigeria peaked at -0.5853 in 2000 and was at its lowest, -1.67, in 1996.
That places Nigeria 26th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.44 | -1.67 | -1.22 | 2 |
| 2000s | -0.7195 | -0.8612 | -0.5853 | 9 |
| 2010s | -0.7718 | -0.7863 | -0.7573 | 2 |
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 voice and accountability in Nigeria?
- Voice and accountability in Nigeria was -0.7573 in 2011, according to World Bank Institute.
- What is the highest voice and accountability recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was -0.5853 in 2000.
- What is the lowest voice and accountability recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.67 in 1996.
- How does Nigeria rank for voice and accountability?
- Nigeria ranks 26th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is voice and accountability rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Institute, published as part of Voice and Accountability (estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Voice and accountability measures the extent to which a country’s citizens are able to participate in selecting their government and to enjoy freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media. Further documentation and research using the World Governance Indicators (WGI) is available at www.worldbank.org/wbi/governance.