Democracy index in Nigeria 2022, by category
Nigeria is classified as a nation of hybrid democracy. As of 2022, Nigeria's democracy achieved 4.23 points. According to the source, the index is based on electoral process and pluralism, government functions, political participation, and culture as well as civil liberties. Electoral process and pluralism attained 5.17 points. However, Nigeria received very low scores in government functioning, political participation, civil liberties, and political culture, which were all below four points.