Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current) in Nigeria
Nigeria: Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current) was 0 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current) in Nigeria, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 0 % change on previous year for charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (bop, current) in 2025.
Over the whole period, charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (bop, current) in Nigeria peaked at 104.91 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -81.1 % change on previous year, in 1984.
Nigeria ranks 109th of 167 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current) in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 47.53 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -66.98 % change on previous year | -240.9% |
| 1983 | -48.35 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 1984 | -81.1 % change on previous year | +67.7% |
| 1985 | -14.24 % change on previous year | -82.4% |
| 1986 | -49.06 % change on previous year | +244.6% |
| 2006 | 24.85 % change on previous year | -150.7% |
| 2007 | 104.91 % change on previous year | +322.1% |
| 2008 | 10.19 % change on previous year | -90.3% |
| 2009 | 9.54 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 7.17 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 2011 | -4.56 % change on previous year | -163.6% |
| 2012 | 17.64 % change on previous year | -486.5% |
| 2013 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -82.4% |
| 2014 | -2.22 % change on previous year | -171.6% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2023 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2024 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2025 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 0 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.0167 % change on previous year. (40 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 0 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.01 % change on previous year. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -35.37 % change on previous year | -81.1 % change on previous year | 47.53 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 37.37 % change on previous year | 9.54 % change on previous year | 104.91 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 2.11 % change on previous year | -4.56 % change on previous year | 17.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 106 China 1.66 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Saudi Arabia 1.43 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Dominican Republic 0.1025 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Yemen 0 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Jamaica -0.0022 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Bangladesh -0.0335 % change on previous year compare
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.19 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0041 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 5 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.01 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 148.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0138 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 16.86 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 13.91 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (bop, current) in Nigeria?
- Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (bop, current) in Nigeria was 0 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (bop, current) recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 104.91 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (bop, current) recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -81.1 % change on previous year in 1984.
- How does Nigeria rank for charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (bop, current)?
- Nigeria ranks 109th out of 167 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.