Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Nigeria
Nigeria: Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments was 252.84 million BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Nigeria, 1980–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Nigeria stood at 252.84 million BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Nigeria peaked at 258.58 million BoP, current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.14 million BoP, current US$, in 1986.
That places Nigeria 68th out of 171 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 54.87 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 80.94 million BoP, current US$ | +47.5% |
| 1982 | 26.73 million BoP, current US$ | -67.0% |
| 1983 | 13.80 million BoP, current US$ | -48.4% |
| 1984 | 2.61 million BoP, current US$ | -81.1% |
| 1985 | 2.24 million BoP, current US$ | -14.2% |
| 1986 | 1.14 million BoP, current US$ | -49.1% |
| 2003 | 49.85 million BoP, current US$ | +4273.3% |
| 2005 | 67.50 million BoP, current US$ | +35.4% |
| 2006 | 84.28 million BoP, current US$ | +24.9% |
| 2007 | 172.69 million BoP, current US$ | +104.9% |
| 2008 | 190.28 million BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 208.44 million BoP, current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 223.40 million BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2011 | 213.20 million BoP, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 250.80 million BoP, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2013 | 258.58 million BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 252.84 million BoP, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 252.84 million BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 252.84 million BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 252.84 million BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 252.84 million BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 252.84 million BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 252.84 million BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 252.84 million BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 252.84 million BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 252.84 million BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 252.84 million BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 252.84 million BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 26.05 million BoP, current US$ | 1.14 million BoP, current US$ | 80.94 million BoP, current US$ | 7 |
| 2000s | 128.84 million BoP, current US$ | 49.85 million BoP, current US$ | 208.44 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 2010s | 246.30 million BoP, current US$ | 213.20 million BoP, current US$ | 258.58 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 252.84 million BoP, current US$ | 252.84 million BoP, current US$ | 252.84 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 65 Oman 291.51 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 66 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 258.00 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 67 Uruguay 254.17 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 69 Belarus 248.66 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 70 Azerbaijan 237.35 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 71 Algeria 215.01 million BoP, current US$ 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)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 5.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 348.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 427,154 current LCU per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 2.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.4555 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 557.59 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant LCU) 2.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant LCU), per 209.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Nigeria?
- Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments in Nigeria was 252.84 million BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest charges for the use of intellectual property, payments recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 258.58 million BoP, current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest charges for the use of intellectual property, payments recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.14 million BoP, current US$ in 1986.
- How does Nigeria rank for charges for the use of intellectual property, payments?
- Nigeria ranks 68th out of 171 countries with data for 2025.
- Is charges for the use of intellectual property, payments rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Charges for the use of intellectual property, payments (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Charges for the use of proprietary rights (such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial processes and designs including trade secrets, franchises), and charges for licenses to reproduce or distribute (or both) intellectual property embodied in produced originals or prototypes (such as copyrights on books and manuscripts, computer software, cinematographic works, and sound recordings) and related rights (such as for live performances and television, cable, or satellite broadcast). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.