Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Nigeria
Nigeria: Merchandise exports by continent of destination was 0.3% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Nigeria, 1952–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2014, merchandise exports by continent of destination in Nigeria stood at 0.3%.
The figure is down 26.4% on the previous year and up 514.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports by continent of destination in Nigeria peaked at 0.7% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1975.
That places Nigeria 47th out of 191 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4 |
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Nigeria
- Inflation of consumer prices 23.0% (2025)
- GDP per capita 2,369 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 8.3% (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports by continent of destination in Nigeria?
- Merchandise exports by continent of destination in Nigeria was 0.3% in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 0.7% in 2012.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports by continent of destination recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1975.
- How does Nigeria rank for merchandise exports by continent of destination?
- Nigeria ranks 47th out of 191 countries with data for 2014.
- Is merchandise exports by continent of destination rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 514.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Merchandise exports by continent of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures correspond to the value of merchandise exports by continental destination as a share of gross domestic product (GDP). All partner countries are classified into continent groupings according to OWID's classification.