Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Nigeria
Nigeria: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 14.16 Percent per annum in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Nigeria, 2006–2022
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percent per annum.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 14.16 Percent per annum for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in 2022.
That represents a change of up 39.3% on the previous year and down 43.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Nigeria peaked at 41 Percent per annum in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5.47 Percent per annum, in 2016.
That places Nigeria 6th out of 36 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Percent per annum | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 19.94 Percent per annum | — |
| 2007 | 38.09 Percent per annum | +91.0% |
| 2008 | 41 Percent per annum | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 30.15 Percent per annum | -26.5% |
| 2010 | 32.98 Percent per annum | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 31.4 Percent per annum | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 25.08 Percent per annum | -20.1% |
| 2013 | 23.43 Percent per annum | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 15.08 Percent per annum | -35.6% |
| 2015 | 8.73 Percent per annum | -42.1% |
| 2016 | 5.47 Percent per annum | -37.4% |
| 2017 | 10.2 Percent per annum | +86.7% |
| 2018 | 14.39 Percent per annum | +41.1% |
| 2019 | 11.31 Percent per annum | -21.4% |
| 2020 | 5.66 Percent per annum | -49.9% |
| 2021 | 10.17 Percent per annum | +79.6% |
| 2022 | 14.16 Percent per annum | +39.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.29 Percent per annum | 19.94 Percent per annum | 41 Percent per annum | 4 |
| 2010s | 17.81 Percent per annum | 5.47 Percent per annum | 32.98 Percent per annum | 10 |
| 2020s | 10 Percent per annum | 5.66 Percent per annum | 14.16 Percent per annum | 3 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More economy & growth data for Nigeria
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.32 Percent per annum (2029)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate -18.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.11 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 1,362 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 14.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9687 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 1,186 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 17.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1,471 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Nigeria?
- Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Nigeria was 14.16 Percent per annum in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 41 Percent per annum in 2008.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.47 Percent per annum in 2016.
- How does Nigeria rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
- Nigeria ranks 6th out of 36 countries with data for 2022.
- Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 22 shows indicators of returns on direct investments, as a percentage of GDP and in US dollars. Includes investment liabilities, debit, assets, and credit, and returns on inward and outward flows of investments.