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Direct Democracy Index in Nigeria

Nigeria: Direct Democracy Index was 0.007 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.007
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
149th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.108
in 1963
All-time low
0
in 1914
Years of data
112
1914–2025

Direct Democracy Index in Nigeria, 1914–2025

00.0250.050.0750.1191419692025

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

Analysis

In 2025, direct democracy index in Nigeria stood at 0.007.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Nigeria peaked at 0.108 in 1963 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1914.

Nigeria ranks 149th of 175 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1910s 0 0 0 6
1920s 0 0 0 10
1930s 0 0 0 10
1940s 0 0 0 10
1950s 0 0 0 10
1960s 0.018 0.008 0.108 10
1970s 0.0079 0.007 0.008 10
1980s 0.007 0.007 0.007 10
1990s 0.007 0.007 0.007 10
2000s 0.007 0.007 0.007 10
2010s 0.007 0.007 0.007 10
2020s 0.007 0.007 0.007 6

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 147 Mauritius 0.009 compare
  2. 147 Sierra Leone 0.009 compare
  3. 149 Fiji 0.007 compare
  4. 151 Bangladesh 0 compare
  5. 151 Barbados 0 compare
  6. 151 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0 compare
  7. 151 Cambodia 0 compare
  8. 151 China 0 compare
  9. 151 Cyprus 0 compare
  10. 151 Eritrea 0 compare
  11. 151 Haiti 0 compare
  12. 151 Hong Kong 0 compare
  13. 151 India 0 compare
  14. 151 Indonesia 0 compare
  15. 151 Jordan 0 compare
  16. 151 Kuwait 0 compare
  17. 151 Laos 0 compare
  18. 151 Lebanon 0 compare
  19. 151 Malaysia 0 compare
  20. 151 North Korea 0 compare
  21. 151 Oman 0 compare
  22. 151 Palestine 0 compare
  23. 151 Saudi Arabia 0 compare
  24. 151 Solomon Islands 0 compare
  25. 151 Sudan 0 compare
  26. 151 Trinidad and Tobago 0 compare
  27. 151 United Arab Emirates 0 compare
  28. 151 United States 0 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct democracy index in Nigeria?
Direct democracy index in Nigeria was 0.007 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 0.108 in 1963.
What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1914.
How does Nigeria rank for direct democracy index?
Nigeria ranks 149th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. 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 Direct Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Direct Democracy Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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Measures the extent of how easy it is for citizens to vote on specific issues themselves in popular initiatives, referendums, and plebiscites.