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Freedom in the World 2021

Nigeria

Partly Free
45
100
PR Political Rights 21 40
CL Civil Liberties 24 60
Last Year's Score & Status
47 100 Partly Free
Global freedom statuses are calculated on a weighted scale. See the methodology.
The full Freedom in the World 2021 narrative report for Nigeria will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Other Freedom House Nigeria content can be found on the Nigeria portal page.

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Country Facts

  • Global Freedom Score

    45 100 partly free

  • Internet Freedom Score

    60 100 partly free