What is deliberative democracy index in Niger?

Deliberative democracy index in Niger was 0.253 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Niger?

The highest recorded value was 0.564 in 2014.

What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Niger?

The lowest recorded value was 0.022 in 1959.

How does Niger rank for deliberative democracy index?

Niger ranks 102nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Niger?

Over the last ten years it is down 54.3%. 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 Deliberative Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Deliberative Democracy Index in Niger

Name: Deliberative Democracy Index in Niger
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Niger: Deliberative Democracy Index was 0.253 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.253

Change on year

up 2.4%

World rank

102nd

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.564

in 2014

All-time low

0.022

in 1959

Years of data

104

1922–2025

Deliberative Democracy Index in Niger, 1922–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for deliberative democracy index in Niger is 0.253, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and down 54.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deliberative democracy index in Niger peaked at 0.564 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.022, in 1959.

Niger ranks 102nd of 175 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	0.027	0.027	0.027	8
1930s	0.027	0.027	0.027	10
1940s	0.0272	0.027	0.029	10
1950s	0.0292	0.022	0.04	10
1960s	0.063	0.054	0.065	10
1970s	0.0522	0.045	0.063	10
1980s	0.0517	0.045	0.073	10
1990s	0.3004	0.187	0.448	10
2000s	0.4364	0.362	0.459	10
2010s	0.4994	0.296	0.564	10
2020s	0.383	0.247	0.503	6

Countries ranked near Niger

99 Jordan 0.268 compare
100 Libya 0.261 compare
101 India 0.259 compare
103 Philippines 0.251 compare
104 Papua New Guinea 0.248 compare
105 Mexico 0.246 compare

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More social development data for Niger

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 385,986 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 85,591 (2025)
Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
Key features of liberal democracy 0.177 (2025)
Varieties of democracy 0.227 (2025)
Freedom of Expression Index 0.756 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.57 (2025)
Electoral Democracy Index 0.227 (2025)
Liberal democracy 0 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deliberative democracy index in Niger?: Deliberative democracy index in Niger was 0.253 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deliberative democracy index recorded in Niger?: The highest recorded value was 0.564 in 2014.
What is the lowest deliberative democracy index recorded in Niger?: The lowest recorded value was 0.022 in 1959.
How does Niger rank for deliberative democracy index?: Niger ranks 102nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is deliberative democracy index rising or falling in Niger?: Over the last ten years it is down 54.3%. 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 Deliberative Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Deliberative Democracy Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,734 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent of suffrage, the freedom and fairness of elections, freedoms of association and expression, as well as the extent to which political elites justify their positions, justify them with the common good, acknowledge counterarguments, consult elites in policy changes, and society deliberates policy changes.