The information we used for this ranking is according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The ranking is based on the number of destinations their holder can access without a prior visa. The ranking is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which maintains the world’s largest and most accurate database of travel information.
From all the information we could access, we came to the realization that Nigeria ranked very low among every other countries in the world.
The Nigerian passport is the 42nd most powerful passport just in Africa and the 91st in the world. The Nigerian passport offers visa-free access to just 47 destinations.
Somalia is the Least Most Powerful Passports in Africa.
There is indeed great need for greeter visa-free access as the world evolves.
Below is the list of the 10 least most powerful passports in Africa.
1. Nigeria:
Africa ranking - 42
Global ranking - 91
Visa-free access – 47 countries.
2. Burundi:
Africa ranking - 45
Global ranking - 92
Visa-free access – 46 countries
3. Djibouti:
Africa ranking - 46
Global ranking - 93
Visa-free access – 45 countries
4. Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC):
Africa ranking - 47
Global ranking - 95
Visa-free access – 43 countries
5. Ethiopia:
Africa ranking - 48
Global ranking - 96
Visa-free access – 42 countries
6. Libya:
Africa ranking - 49
Global ranking - 97
Visa-free access – 41 countries
7. South Sudan:
Africa ranking - 49
Global ranking - 97
Visa-free access – 41 countries
8. Sudan:
Africa ranking - 51
Global ranking - 99
Visa-free access to 39 countries
9. Eritrea:
Africa ranking - 53
Global ranking - 100
Visa-free access – 38 countries
10. Somalia:
Africa ranking - 54
Global ranking - 103
Visa-free access – 32 countries