Annual growth of GDP per capita in Nigeria
Nigeria: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 1.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of GDP per capita in Nigeria, 1961–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual growth of gdp per capita in Nigeria is 1.9%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and up 2,205.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in Nigeria peaked at 22.2% in 1970 and was at its lowest, -17.5%, in 1967.
Nigeria ranks 121st of 212 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7% | -17.5% | 21.5% | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.2% | -8.6% | 22.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | -3.7% | -15.8% | 4.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.3% | -4.6% | 8.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.8% | 2.2% | 12.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.0% | -4.0% | 5.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.4% | -8.3% | 2.2% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More economy & growth data for Nigeria
- Inflation of consumer prices 23.0% (2025)
- GDP per capita 2,369 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 8.3% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 562.59 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 2,369 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1,518 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 35.23 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 23.20 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 10.36 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 6.82 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of gdp per capita in Nigeria?
- Annual growth of gdp per capita in Nigeria was 1.9% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 22.2% in 1970.
- What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -17.5% in 1967.
- How does Nigeria rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
- Nigeria ranks 121st out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,205.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is adjusted for inflation.