Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Nigeria
Nigeria: Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 1.52 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Nigeria, 2005–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Nigeria is 1.52 billion US dollar, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 18.4% on the previous year and up 270.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Nigeria peaked at 10.47 billion US dollar in 2009 and was at its lowest, 365.29 million US dollar, in 2016.
That places Nigeria 79th out of 160 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.57 billion US dollar | — |
| 2006 | 3.92 billion US dollar | +52.5% |
| 2007 | 5.64 billion US dollar | +43.9% |
| 2008 | 9.71 billion US dollar | +72.1% |
| 2009 | 10.47 billion US dollar | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 401.73 million US dollar | -96.2% |
| 2011 | 400.93 million US dollar | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 406.58 million US dollar | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 405.55 million US dollar | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 400.24 million US dollar | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 410.81 million US dollar | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 365.29 million US dollar | -11.1% |
| 2017 | 415.18 million US dollar | +13.7% |
| 2018 | 815.67 million US dollar | +96.5% |
| 2019 | 1.24 billion US dollar | +51.5% |
| 2020 | 1.73 billion US dollar | +40.3% |
| 2021 | 1.62 billion US dollar | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 1.48 billion US dollar | -8.4% |
| 2023 | 1.78 billion US dollar | +20.2% |
| 2024 | 1.29 billion US dollar | -27.8% |
| 2025 | 1.52 billion US dollar | +18.4% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 1.52 billion US dollar is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 109.56 million US dollar, 13.9× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 1.52 billion US dollar is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 112.46 million US dollar, 13.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.46 billion US dollar | 2.57 billion US dollar | 10.47 billion US dollar | 5 |
| 2010s | 525.78 million US dollar | 365.29 million US dollar | 1.24 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.57 billion US dollar | 1.29 billion US dollar | 1.78 billion US dollar | 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 portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Nigeria?
- Portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Nigeria was 1.52 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 10.47 billion US dollar in 2009.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 365.29 million US dollar in 2016.
- How does Nigeria rank for portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Nigeria ranks 79th out of 160 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 270.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.