Nigeria
Africa’s most populous country, a federation of 36 states split roughly between a mostly Muslim north and a mostly Christian south.
Federal presidential republicSub-Saharan Africa
How close are you to Nigeria?
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What is the political profile of Nigeria?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans very strongly toward Traditional
88% toward Traditional
Leans strongly toward Religious
78% toward Religious
Leans strongly toward Federal
72% toward Federal
Governmental
Diplomatic
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Societal
Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of Nigeria, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
Which countries are most similar to Nigeria?
Ranked by how closely their estimated profile matches this one.
Which ideologies fit Nigeria best?
Ideologies whose typical profile is closest. No country follows a single ideology, so read these as comparisons, not labels.
Where do these scores come from?
They are editorial estimates of long-run patterns in a country's political system and mainstream politics. They are made for comparison and discussion, so treat them as a starting point rather than a measurement.
How profiles and matches workMore countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria on the 12 axes: frequently asked questions
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Where do you stand next to Nigeria?
The test scores you on all twelve axes and ranks every country by how well it matches you.