Gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index in Nigeria
Nigeria: Gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index was 5,070 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
5,070
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
123rd
of 166 countries
All-time high
5,558
in 2015
All-time low
631.08
in 1919
Years of data
126
1885–2022
Gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index in Nigeria, 1885–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index in Nigeria is 5,070, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index in Nigeria peaked at 5,558 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 631.08, in 1919.
That places Nigeria 123rd out of 166 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.
Gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1885 | 809.56 | — |
| 1886 | 815.94 | +0.8% |
| 1887 | 764.94 | -6.2% |
| 1888 | 764.94 | +0.0% |
| 1889 | 801.59 | +4.8% |
| 1890 | 764.94 | -4.6% |
| 1891 | 870.12 | +13.8% |
| 1892 | 833.47 | -4.2% |
| 1893 | 858.96 | +3.1% |
| 1894 | 949.8 | +10.6% |
| 1895 | 983.27 | +3.5% |
| 1896 | 983.27 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 911.55 | -7.3% |
| 1898 | 964.14 | +5.8% |
| 1899 | 1,002 | +4.0% |
| 1900 | 1,025 | +2.2% |
| 1901 | 1,025 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 938.64 | -8.4% |
| 1903 | 948.21 | +1.0% |
| 1904 | 988.05 | +4.2% |
| 1905 | 992.83 | +0.5% |
| 1906 | 986.45 | -0.6% |
| 1907 | 1,006 | +1.9% |
| 1908 | 1,002 | -0.3% |
| 1909 | 1,076 | +7.3% |
| 1910 | 970.52 | -9.8% |
| 1911 | 980.08 | +1.0% |
| 1912 | 988.05 | +0.8% |
| 1914 | 994.42 | +0.6% |
| 1915 | 917.93 | -7.7% |
| 1919 | 631.08 | -31.2% |
| 1920 | 988.05 | +56.6% |
| 1921 | 881.27 | -10.8% |
| 1922 | 860.56 | -2.4% |
| 1923 | 726.69 | -15.6% |
| 1924 | 855.78 | +17.8% |
| 1925 | 879.68 | +2.8% |
| 1926 | 1,006 | +14.3% |
| 1927 | 878.09 | -12.7% |
| 1928 | 956.17 | +8.9% |
| 1929 | 962.55 | +0.7% |
| 1930 | 906.77 | -5.8% |
| 1931 | 900.4 | -0.7% |
| 1933 | 892.43 | -0.9% |
| 1934 | 908.37 | +1.8% |
| 1935 | 935.46 | +3.0% |
| 1936 | 1,074 | +14.8% |
| 1937 | 1,119 | +4.2% |
| 1938 | 1,077 | -3.7% |
| 1939 | 1,012 | -6.1% |
| 1940 | 878.09 | -13.2% |
| 1942 | 988.05 | +12.5% |
| 1943 | 838.25 | -15.2% |
| 1950 | 1,200 | +43.2% |
| 1951 | 1,262 | +5.2% |
| 1952 | 1,323 | +4.8% |
| 1953 | 1,325 | +0.2% |
| 1954 | 1,382 | +4.3% |
| 1955 | 1,379 | -0.2% |
| 1956 | 1,309 | -5.1% |
| 1957 | 1,323 | +1.1% |
| 1958 | 1,270 | -4.0% |
| 1959 | 1,288 | +1.4% |
| 1960 | 1,307 | +1.5% |
| 1961 | 1,313 | +0.5% |
| 1962 | 1,349 | +2.7% |
| 1963 | 1,433 | +6.2% |
| 1964 | 1,451 | +1.3% |
| 1965 | 1,505 | +3.7% |
| 1966 | 1,414 | -6.0% |
| 1967 | 1,160 | -18.0% |
| 1968 | 1,114 | -4.0% |
| 1969 | 1,372 | +23.2% |
| 1970 | 1,744 | +27.1% |
| 1971 | 1,894 | +8.6% |
| 1972 | 1,908 | +0.7% |
| 1973 | 2,012 | +5.5% |
| 1974 | 2,179 | +8.3% |
| 1975 | 2,051 | -5.9% |
| 1976 | 2,208 | +7.7% |
| 1977 | 2,220 | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 2,028 | -8.6% |
| 1979 | 2,104 | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 2,080 | -1.1% |
| 1981 | 1,855 | -10.8% |
| 1982 | 1,784 | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 1,631 | -8.6% |
| 1984 | 1,527 | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 1,621 | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 1,610 | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 1,556 | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 1,667 | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 1,729 | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 1,773 | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 1,759 | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 1,794 | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 1,818 | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 1,820 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 1,851 | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 1,924 | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 1,977 | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 2,026 | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 2,035 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 2,145 | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 2,283 | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 2,609 | +14.3% |
| 2003 | 2,848 | +9.2% |
| 2004 | 3,137 | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 3,348 | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 3,565 | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 3,817 | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 4,084 | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 4,416 | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 4,905 | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 5,136 | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 5,216 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 5,356 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 5,551 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 5,558 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 5,337 | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 5,249 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 5,215 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 5,197 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 4,976 | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 5,029 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 5,070 | +0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 791.39 | 764.94 | 815.94 | 5 |
| 1890s | 912.19 | 764.94 | 1,002 | 10 |
| 1900s | 998.73 | 938.64 | 1,076 | 10 |
| 1910s | 913.68 | 631.08 | 994.42 | 6 |
| 1920s | 899.44 | 726.69 | 1,006 | 10 |
| 1930s | 980.61 | 892.43 | 1,119 | 9 |
| 1940s | 901.46 | 838.25 | 988.05 | 3 |
| 1950s | 1,306 | 1,200 | 1,382 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1,342 | 1,114 | 1,505 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,035 | 1,744 | 2,220 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,706 | 1,527 | 2,080 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,878 | 1,759 | 2,035 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,225 | 2,145 | 4,416 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,272 | 4,905 | 5,558 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,025 | 4,976 | 5,070 | 3 |
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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 (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)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 778.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 953,652 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate -18.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.11 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index in Nigeria?
- Gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index in Nigeria was 5,070 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 5,558 in 2015.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 631.08 in 1919.
- How does Nigeria rank for gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index?
- Nigeria ranks 123rd out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Gdp per capita vs electoral democracy index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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