Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Nigeria
Nigeria: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 8.3% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Nigeria, 1981–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 8.3% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and down 12.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Nigeria peaked at 21.1% in 1983 and was at its lowest, 6.6%, in 2010.
Nigeria ranks 123rd of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 45 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 20.0% | 17.7% | 21.1% | 9 |
| 1990s | 18.6% | 16.3% | 20.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.6% | 7.8% | 13.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.6% | 6.6% | 9.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.7% | 8.1% | 9.3% | 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)
- 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)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -13.80 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Nigeria?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Nigeria was 8.3% 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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 21.1% in 1983.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.6% in 2010.
- How does Nigeria rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Nigeria ranks 123rd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.