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.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 20.3% | — |
| 1982 | 20.3% | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 21.1% | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 17.7% | -15.9% |
| 1985 | 21.1% | +18.7% |
| 1986 | 21.0% | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 18.8% | -10.6% |
| 1988 | 21.0% | +11.9% |
| 1989 | 18.4% | -12.7% |
| 1990 | 17.8% | -3.1% |
| 1991 | 19.5% | +9.6% |
| 1992 | 17.7% | -9.4% |
| 1993 | 18.4% | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 20.9% | +13.9% |
| 1995 | 20.0% | -4.5% |
| 1996 | 19.1% | -4.5% |
| 1997 | 19.2% | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 17.5% | -9.1% |
| 1999 | 16.3% | -6.8% |
| 2000 | 13.9% | -14.3% |
| 2001 | 13.9% | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 11.8% | -15.2% |
| 2003 | 12.1% | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 10.9% | -9.9% |
| 2005 | 10.1% | -7.4% |
| 2006 | 8.9% | -12.0% |
| 2007 | 8.4% | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 8.2% | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 7.8% | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 6.6% | -16.4% |
| 2011 | 7.2% | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 7.7% | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 8.9% | +15.6% |
| 2014 | 9.6% | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 9.4% | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 8.7% | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 8.7% | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 9.6% | +10.4% |
| 2019 | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 8.1% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | 8.8% | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 9.1% | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 9.3% | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 8.7% | -6.6% |
| 2025 | 8.3% | -4.6% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 8.3% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.4%, 72% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 8.3% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 99% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
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
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.19 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0041 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 5 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.01 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 148.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0138 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 16.86 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 13.91 % change on previous year (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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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.