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

Latest (2022)
14.16 Percent per annum
Change on year
up 39.3%
World rank
6th
of 36 countries
All-time high
41 Percent per annum
in 2008
All-time low
5.47 Percent per annum
in 2016
Years of data
17
2006–2022

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Nigeria, 2006–2022

102030402006201420222006: 19.9 Percent per annum2007: 38.1 Percent per annum2008: 41 Percent per annum2009: 30.1 Percent per annum2010: 33 Percent per annum2011: 31.4 Percent per annum2012: 25.1 Percent per annum2013: 23.4 Percent per annum2014: 15.1 Percent per annum2015: 8.7 Percent per annum2016: 5.5 Percent per annum2017: 10.2 Percent per annum2018: 14.4 Percent per annum2019: 11.3 Percent per annum2020: 5.7 Percent per annum2021: 10.2 Percent per annum2022: 14.2 Percent per annum

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

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment in Nigeria, 2006 to 2022.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 3 Ghana 27.83 Percent per annum compare
  2. 4 Burkina Faso 25.69 Percent per annum compare
  3. 5 Mali 14.41 Percent per annum compare
  4. 7 Côte d’Ivoire 12.6 Percent per annum compare
  5. 8 Botswana 12.41 Percent per annum compare
  6. 9 Zambia 8.65 Percent per annum compare

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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?
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment
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Percent per annum
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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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.