GDP per capita in Nigeria
Nigeria: GDP per capita was 5,070 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
5,070 international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
122nd
of 165 countries
All-time high
5,558 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2015
All-time low
631.08 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1919
Years of data
126
1885–2022
GDP per capita in Nigeria, 1885–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 5,070 international-$ in 2011 prices for gdp per capita in 2022.
The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Nigeria peaked at 5,558 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2015 and was at its lowest, 631.08 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1919.
That places Nigeria 122nd out of 165 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 791.39 international-$ in 2011 prices | 764.94 international-$ in 2011 prices | 815.94 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5 |
| 1890s | 912.19 international-$ in 2011 prices | 764.94 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,002 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1900s | 998.73 international-$ in 2011 prices | 938.64 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,076 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1910s | 913.68 international-$ in 2011 prices | 631.08 international-$ in 2011 prices | 994.42 international-$ in 2011 prices | 6 |
| 1920s | 899.44 international-$ in 2011 prices | 726.69 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,006 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1930s | 980.61 international-$ in 2011 prices | 892.43 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,119 international-$ in 2011 prices | 9 |
| 1940s | 901.46 international-$ in 2011 prices | 838.25 international-$ in 2011 prices | 988.05 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
| 1950s | 1,306 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,200 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,382 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 1,342 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,114 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,505 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,035 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,744 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,220 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,706 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,527 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,080 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,878 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,759 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,035 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,225 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,145 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,416 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,272 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,905 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,558 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,025 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,976 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,070 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 119 Honduras 5,187 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 120 Myanmar 5,177 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 121 Nicaragua 5,093 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 123 Bangladesh 4,926 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 124 Palestine 4,775 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 125 Ghana 4,242 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
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 gdp per capita in Nigeria?
- Gdp per capita in Nigeria was 5,070 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 5,558 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2015.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 631.08 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1919.
- How does Nigeria rank for gdp per capita?
- Nigeria ranks 122nd out of 165 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.