Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Nigeria
Nigeria: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) was 1.25 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
1.25 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
67th
of 164 countries
All-time high
1.25 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
61,661 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Nigeria, 1961–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 1.25 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in 2022. That is the highest value across all 62 years on record.
The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 24.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Nigeria peaked at 1.25 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 61,661 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Nigeria 67th out of 164 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.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 61,661 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 65,220 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1963 | 71,327 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1964 | 74,361 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1965 | 79,423 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1966 | 76,837 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1967 | 64,891 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -15.5% |
| 1968 | 64,148 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1969 | 81,332 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +26.8% |
| 1970 | 106,439 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +30.9% |
| 1971 | 119,022 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1972 | 123,478 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 134,099 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 1974 | 149,587 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 1975 | 145,073 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1976 | 160,958 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 1977 | 166,776 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1978 | 156,944 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -5.9% |
| 1979 | 167,689 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1980 | 170,875 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 157,133 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -8.0% |
| 1982 | 155,745 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 145,347 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -6.7% |
| 1984 | 138,696 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 1985 | 151,088 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1986 | 153,955 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 152,743 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 167,951 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 1989 | 178,752 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 188,058 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 191,122 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 199,684 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 207,400 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 212,997 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 222,227 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 237,107 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 250,209 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 263,343 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 271,786 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 294,403 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 2001 | 322,114 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2002 | 378,620 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 2003 | 425,227 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 481,807 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 2005 | 529,001 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2006 | 579,325 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 2007 | 637,923 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2008 | 701,503 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 2009 | 779,484 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 2010 | 889,356 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 2011 | 956,448 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 997,377 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 1.05 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 1.12 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 1.15 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 1.13 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 1.14 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 1.16 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 1.19 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 1.16 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 1.21 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 1.25 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.3% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 1.25 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 364,176 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 3.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 1.25 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 199,392 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 6.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 71,022 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 61,661 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 81,332 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 143,006 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 106,439 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 167,689 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 157,228 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 138,696 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 178,752 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 224,393 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 188,058 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 271,786 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 512,941 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 294,403 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 779,484 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.08 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 889,356 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 1.19 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.21 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 1.16 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 1.25 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 64 Albania 1.32 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 65 Panama 1.28 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 66 Bulgaria 1.27 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 68 Iraq 1.22 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 69 Sweden 1.21 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 70 Rwanda 1.15 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0148 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 18.13 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.9704 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0108 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 13.24 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -17.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0107 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Nigeria?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Nigeria was 1.25 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.25 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 61,661 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Nigeria rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Nigeria ranks 67th out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.9%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.