Share of imports by region of origin in Nigeria
Nigeria: Share of imports by region of origin was 7.79 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.79 billion current US$
Change on year
up 58.0%
World rank
46th
of 210 countries
All-time high
9.54 billion current US$
in 2013
All-time low
15.60 million current US$
in 1949
Years of data
76
1948–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Nigeria, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, share of imports by region of origin in Nigeria stood at 7.79 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 58.0% on the previous year and down 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Nigeria peaked at 9.54 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 15.60 million current US$, in 1949.
Nigeria ranks 46th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 27.30 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 15.60 million current US$ | -42.9% |
| 1950 | 15.60 million current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 20.70 million current US$ | +32.7% |
| 1952 | 30.30 million current US$ | +46.4% |
| 1953 | 23.50 million current US$ | -22.4% |
| 1954 | 24.00 million current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1955 | 20.40 million current US$ | -15.0% |
| 1956 | 22.70 million current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1957 | 28.40 million current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1958 | 32.20 million current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1959 | 30.20 million current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1960 | 42.90 million current US$ | +42.1% |
| 1961 | 47.40 million current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1962 | 55.90 million current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1963 | 61.60 million current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1964 | 97.90 million current US$ | +58.9% |
| 1965 | 98.30 million current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1966 | 126.50 million current US$ | +28.7% |
| 1967 | 86.70 million current US$ | -31.5% |
| 1968 | 72.50 million current US$ | -16.4% |
| 1969 | 91.80 million current US$ | +26.6% |
| 1970 | 165.00 million current US$ | +79.7% |
| 1971 | 221.00 million current US$ | +33.9% |
| 1972 | 172.30 million current US$ | -22.0% |
| 1973 | 215.50 million current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1974 | 388.50 million current US$ | +80.3% |
| 1975 | 732.00 million current US$ | +88.4% |
| 1976 | 972.00 million current US$ | +32.8% |
| 1977 | 1.32 billion current US$ | +36.0% |
| 1978 | 1.42 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1979 | 1.15 billion current US$ | -19.3% |
| 1981 | 2.30 billion current US$ | +100.8% |
| 1982 | 1.72 billion current US$ | -25.2% |
| 1983 | 1.11 billion current US$ | -35.7% |
| 1984 | 774.10 million current US$ | -30.1% |
| 1985 | 896.41 million current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1986 | 420.12 million current US$ | -53.1% |
| 1987 | 482.98 million current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1988 | 427.64 million current US$ | -11.5% |
| 1989 | 440.30 million current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 395.84 million current US$ | -10.1% |
| 1991 | 595.06 million current US$ | +50.3% |
| 1992 | 1.17 billion current US$ | +96.1% |
| 1993 | 1.03 billion current US$ | -11.7% |
| 1994 | 583.75 million current US$ | -43.3% |
| 1995 | 684.59 million current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1996 | 938.44 million current US$ | +37.1% |
| 1997 | 950.64 million current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 923.13 million current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 731.66 million current US$ | -20.7% |
| 2000 | 714.76 million current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 893.55 million current US$ | +25.0% |
| 2002 | 1.19 billion current US$ | +33.7% |
| 2003 | 2.30 billion current US$ | +92.2% |
| 2004 | 2.68 billion current US$ | +16.7% |
| 2005 | 3.35 billion current US$ | +24.9% |
| 2006 | 4.23 billion current US$ | +26.3% |
| 2007 | 4.91 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 7.95 billion current US$ | +61.9% |
| 2009 | 6.44 billion current US$ | -18.9% |
| 2010 | 7.43 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2011 | 9.30 billion current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2012 | 8.63 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 9.54 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2014 | 9.51 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 6.89 billion current US$ | -27.6% |
| 2016 | 5.37 billion current US$ | -22.1% |
| 2017 | 6.60 billion current US$ | +23.0% |
| 2018 | 7.54 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2019 | 8.23 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 5.74 billion current US$ | -30.3% |
| 2021 | 3.78 billion current US$ | -34.2% |
| 2022 | 3.63 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 4.93 billion current US$ | +35.9% |
| 2024 | 7.79 billion current US$ | +58.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 21.45 million current US$ | 15.60 million current US$ | 27.30 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 24.80 million current US$ | 15.60 million current US$ | 32.20 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 78.15 million current US$ | 42.90 million current US$ | 126.50 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 675.40 million current US$ | 165.00 million current US$ | 1.42 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 952.15 million current US$ | 420.12 million current US$ | 2.30 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 800.04 million current US$ | 395.84 million current US$ | 1.17 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.46 billion current US$ | 714.76 million current US$ | 7.95 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.90 billion current US$ | 5.37 billion current US$ | 9.54 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.17 billion current US$ | 3.63 billion current US$ | 7.79 billion current US$ | 5 |
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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)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 5.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 348.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 427,154 current LCU per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 2.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.4555 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 557.59 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant LCU) 2.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant LCU), per 209.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Nigeria?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Nigeria was 7.79 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 9.54 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.60 million current US$ in 1949.
- How does Nigeria rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Nigeria ranks 46th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.