Net portfolio investment in Nigeria
Nigeria: Net portfolio investment was -6.22 billion usd in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Nigeria, 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net portfolio investment in Nigeria is -6.22 billion usd, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 60.9% on the previous year and up 39.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in Nigeria peaked at 3.69 billion usd in 2020 and was at its lowest, -14.99 billion usd, in 2012.
That places Nigeria 166th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.87 million usd | -1.29 billion usd | 3.40 billion usd | 10 |
| 2010s | -4.95 billion usd | -14.99 billion usd | 6.78 million usd | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.93 billion usd | -6.22 billion usd | 3.69 billion usd | 4 |
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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 net portfolio investment in Nigeria?
- Net portfolio investment in Nigeria was -6.22 billion usd in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.69 billion usd in 2020.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.99 billion usd in 2012.
- How does Nigeria rank for net portfolio investment?
- Nigeria ranks 166th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars)