GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Nigeria
Nigeria: GDP (current US$), annual growth rate was 15.27 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
15.27 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 131.7%
World rank
25th
of 212 countries
All-time high
156.18 % change on previous year
in 1981
All-time low
-72.92 % change on previous year
in 1999
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Nigeria is 15.27 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 131.7% on the previous year and up 208.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 156.18 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -72.92 % change on previous year, in 1999.
Nigeria ranks 25th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.46 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 9.9 % change on previous year | +53.2% |
| 1963 | 5.22 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 1964 | 7.5 % change on previous year | +43.7% |
| 1965 | 5.79 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 1966 | 8.38 % change on previous year | +44.7% |
| 1967 | -18.28 % change on previous year | -318.1% |
| 1968 | -0.0431 % change on previous year | -99.8% |
| 1969 | 27.56 % change on previous year | -64115.0% |
| 1970 | 89.11 % change on previous year | +223.3% |
| 1971 | -26.82 % change on previous year | -130.1% |
| 1972 | 33.68 % change on previous year | -225.6% |
| 1973 | 23.53 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 1974 | 63.86 % change on previous year | +171.4% |
| 1975 | 11.8 % change on previous year | -81.5% |
| 1976 | 30.71 % change on previous year | +160.2% |
| 1977 | -0.7533 % change on previous year | -102.5% |
| 1978 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -281.4% |
| 1979 | 29.38 % change on previous year | +2049.7% |
| 1980 | 35.85 % change on previous year | +22.0% |
| 1981 | 156.18 % change on previous year | +335.7% |
| 1982 | -13.2 % change on previous year | -108.4% |
| 1983 | -31.99 % change on previous year | +142.4% |
| 1984 | -24.32 % change on previous year | -24.0% |
| 1985 | 0.3557 % change on previous year | -101.5% |
| 1986 | -25.68 % change on previous year | -7319.9% |
| 1987 | -3.89 % change on previous year | -84.9% |
| 1988 | -5.75 % change on previous year | +47.9% |
| 1989 | -11.37 % change on previous year | +97.8% |
| 1990 | 22.8 % change on previous year | -300.5% |
| 1991 | 10.16 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 1992 | -12.55 % change on previous year | -223.5% |
| 1993 | 8.96 % change on previous year | -171.4% |
| 1994 | 41.75 % change on previous year | +366.1% |
| 1995 | 75.27 % change on previous year | +80.3% |
| 1996 | 31.8 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 1997 | 8.14 % change on previous year | -74.4% |
| 1998 | 8.75 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 1999 | -72.92 % change on previous year | -933.8% |
| 2000 | 16.95 % change on previous year | -123.2% |
| 2001 | 6.34 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 2002 | 29.22 % change on previous year | +360.9% |
| 2003 | 10.19 % change on previous year | -65.1% |
| 2004 | 29.62 % change on previous year | +190.7% |
| 2005 | 29.39 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 35.74 % change on previous year | +21.6% |
| 2007 | 16.69 % change on previous year | -53.3% |
| 2008 | 22 % change on previous year | +31.8% |
| 2009 | -13.1 % change on previous year | -159.5% |
| 2010 | 24.4 % change on previous year | -286.3% |
| 2011 | 12.94 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 2012 | 11.94 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 12.1 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 10.4 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 2015 | -14.13 % change on previous year | -236.0% |
| 2016 | -17.93 % change on previous year | +26.8% |
| 2017 | -7.14 % change on previous year | -60.2% |
| 2018 | 12.24 % change on previous year | -271.4% |
| 2019 | 58.44 % change on previous year | +377.5% |
| 2020 | -10.42 % change on previous year | -117.8% |
| 2021 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -116.9% |
| 2022 | 6.21 % change on previous year | +251.7% |
| 2023 | -24.66 % change on previous year | -497.4% |
| 2024 | -48.24 % change on previous year | +95.6% |
| 2025 | 15.27 % change on previous year | -131.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.83 % change on previous year | -18.28 % change on previous year | 27.56 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 25.59 % change on previous year | -26.82 % change on previous year | 89.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.62 % change on previous year | -31.99 % change on previous year | 156.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.22 % change on previous year | -72.92 % change on previous year | 75.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.31 % change on previous year | -13.1 % change on previous year | 35.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.33 % change on previous year | -17.93 % change on previous year | 58.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -10.01 % change on previous year | -48.24 % change on previous year | 15.27 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 22 Iceland 16.26 % change on previous year compare
- 23 American Samoa 16.13 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Bulgaria 15.38 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Senegal 15.03 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Guinea-Bissau 15.02 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Uganda 14.98 % 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)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 1,224 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 18.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1,518 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 1.86 million current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1.93 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 2,369 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 4.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Nigeria?
- Gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Nigeria was 15.27 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 156.18 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -72.92 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Nigeria rank for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Nigeria ranks 25th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 208.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.