Communications, computer, etc. in Nigeria
Nigeria: Communications, computer, etc. was 19.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Nigeria, 1977–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
In 2025, communications, computer, etc. in Nigeria stood at 19.0%.
That represents a change of up 12.1% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Nigeria peaked at 96.0% in 1989 and was at its lowest, 6.5%, in 1980.
That places Nigeria 119th out of 197 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.
Communications, computer, etc. in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 46.3% | — |
| 1978 | 25.7% | -44.5% |
| 1979 | 16.0% | -37.8% |
| 1980 | 6.5% | -59.3% |
| 1981 | 15.0% | +131.5% |
| 1982 | 10.8% | -28.0% |
| 1983 | 8.2% | -23.8% |
| 1984 | 25.6% | +210.4% |
| 1985 | 9.9% | -61.2% |
| 1987 | 48.1% | +384.5% |
| 1988 | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| 1989 | 96.0% | +107.5% |
| 1990 | 93.3% | -2.8% |
| 1991 | 83.6% | -10.5% |
| 1992 | 81.5% | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 79.0% | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 83.3% | +5.4% |
| 1995 | 80.2% | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 84.5% | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 81.0% | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 81.4% | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 81.7% | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 81.6% | -0.0% |
| 2001 | 81.6% | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 81.6% | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 88.6% | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 79.0% | -10.8% |
| 2005 | 21.7% | -72.5% |
| 2006 | 12.0% | -44.9% |
| 2007 | 26.5% | +121.4% |
| 2008 | 20.8% | -21.5% |
| 2009 | 22.9% | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 17.1% | -25.5% |
| 2011 | 34.2% | +100.0% |
| 2012 | 18.3% | -46.6% |
| 2013 | 30.6% | +67.4% |
| 2014 | 32.0% | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 20.6% | -35.6% |
| 2016 | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 2017 | 16.3% | -10.4% |
| 2018 | 15.8% | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 14.6% | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 17.0% | +15.8% |
| 2021 | 16.6% | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 16.5% | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 16.7% | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 16.9% | +1.4% |
| 2025 | 19.0% | +12.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29.3% | 16.0% | 46.3% | 3 |
| 1980s | 29.6% | 6.5% | 96.0% | 9 |
| 1990s | 83.0% | 79.0% | 93.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 51.6% | 12.0% | 88.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.8% | 14.6% | 34.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.1% | 16.5% | 19.0% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Nigeria?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Nigeria was 19.0% in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 96.0% in 1989.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.5% in 1980.
- How does Nigeria rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Nigeria ranks 119th out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. 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 Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.