Legislative Corruption Score in Nigeria
Nigeria: Legislative Corruption Score was -1.32 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Legislative Corruption Score in Nigeria, 1923–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for legislative corruption score in Nigeria is -1.32, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 46.2% on the previous year and up 37.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, legislative corruption score in Nigeria peaked at 0.179 in 1923 and was at its lowest, -2.95, in 1983.
That places Nigeria 136th out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Legislative Corruption Score in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 0.179 | — |
| 1924 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.179 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | -1.7 | -1049.7% |
| 1961 | -1.7 | -0.0% |
| 1962 | -1.7 | -0.0% |
| 1963 | -1.7 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | -1.7 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | -1.7 | -0.0% |
| 1966 | -2.94 | +72.8% |
| 1979 | -1.71 | -41.8% |
| 1980 | -1.71 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -1.71 | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -1.71 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -2.95 | +72.4% |
| 1992 | -0.991 | -66.4% |
| 1999 | -1.96 | +98.2% |
| 2000 | -1.96 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | -1.96 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | -1.96 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | -1.96 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | -1.96 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | -1.96 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | -1.97 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | -1.97 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | -1.98 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | -2.02 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | -1.9 | -5.6% |
| 2011 | -2.21 | +15.9% |
| 2012 | -2.28 | +3.3% |
| 2013 | -2.28 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | -2.33 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | -2.1 | -9.9% |
| 2016 | -2.06 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | -2.36 | +14.3% |
| 2018 | -2.1 | -11.0% |
| 2019 | -2.56 | +21.9% |
| 2020 | -2.42 | -5.5% |
| 2021 | -2.54 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | -2.64 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | -2.23 | -15.6% |
| 2024 | -2.45 | +10.0% |
| 2025 | -1.32 | -46.2% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's -1.32 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.747, 1.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's -1.32 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -0.375, 3.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.179 | 0.179 | 0.179 | 7 |
| 1930s | 0.179 | 0.179 | 0.179 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.179 | 0.179 | 0.179 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.179 | 0.179 | 0.179 | 9 |
| 1960s | -1.88 | -2.94 | -1.7 | 7 |
| 1970s | -1.71 | -1.71 | -1.71 | 1 |
| 1980s | -2.02 | -2.95 | -1.71 | 4 |
| 1990s | -1.48 | -1.96 | -0.991 | 2 |
| 2000s | -1.97 | -2.02 | -1.96 | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.22 | -2.56 | -1.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.26 | -2.64 | -1.32 | 6 |
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- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is legislative corruption score in Nigeria?
- Legislative corruption score in Nigeria was -1.32 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest legislative corruption score recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 0.179 in 1923.
- What is the lowest legislative corruption score recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.95 in 1983.
- How does Nigeria rank for legislative corruption score?
- Nigeria ranks 136th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is legislative corruption score rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.4%. 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 Legislative Corruption Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data by V-Dem. Expert estimates of the extent to which members of the legislature abuse their position for financial gain, such as bribes, government contracts, future employment, or stealing from the state. Higher scores mean less corruption. A score of 0 is approximately the average across all countries and years.