What is freedom of expression index in Niger?

Freedom of expression index in Niger was 0.756 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Niger?

The highest recorded value was 0.882 in 2013.

What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Niger?

The lowest recorded value was 0.054 in 1922.

How does Niger rank for freedom of expression index?

Niger ranks 73rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Niger?

Over the last ten years it is down 14.1%. 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 Freedom of Expression Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Freedom of Expression Index in Niger

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

Niger: Freedom of Expression Index was 0.756 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.756

Change on year

up 0.9%

World rank

73rd

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.882

in 2013

All-time low

0.054

in 1922

Years of data

104

1922–2025

Freedom of Expression Index in Niger, 1922–2025

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

Analysis

Niger recorded 0.756 for freedom of expression index in 2025.

That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and down 14.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of expression index in Niger peaked at 0.882 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.054, in 1922.

Niger ranks 73rd of 176 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	0.054	0.054	0.054	8
1930s	0.056	0.056	0.056	10
1940s	0.0666	0.06	0.074	10
1950s	0.0859	0.078	0.097	10
1960s	0.1359	0.105	0.149	10
1970s	0.1469	0.131	0.157	10
1980s	0.2062	0.144	0.582	10
1990s	0.7474	0.694	0.8	10
2000s	0.8004	0.795	0.801	10
2010s	0.8661	0.844	0.882	10
2020s	0.7927	0.749	0.843	6

Countries ranked near Niger

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More social development data for Niger

Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
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)
Varieties of democracy 0.227 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.177 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.65 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.189 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.65 (2025)
Key features of electoral democracy 0.227 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of expression index in Niger?: Freedom of expression index in Niger was 0.756 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Niger?: The highest recorded value was 0.882 in 2013.
What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Niger?: The lowest recorded value was 0.054 in 1922.
How does Niger rank for freedom of expression index?: Niger ranks 73rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Niger?: Over the last ten years it is down 14.1%. 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 Freedom of Expression Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Freedom of Expression Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,035 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which people can discuss political matters at home and in the public sphere, the press, and media are free and can present different political perspectives, and the freedom of academic and cultural expression.