Private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Nigeria
Nigeria: Private investment in artificial intelligence cset was 17.68 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Nigeria, 2016–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 17.68 million for private investment in artificial intelligence cset in 2025.
That represents a change of up 7.7% on the previous year and down 68.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Nigeria peaked at 56.45 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2017.
That places Nigeria 51st out of 81 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.
Private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 56.45 million | — |
| 2017 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 6.47 million | — |
| 2019 | 13.78 million | +112.8% |
| 2020 | 6.28 million | -54.4% |
| 2021 | 8.00 million | +27.4% |
| 2022 | 19.44 million | +143.1% |
| 2023 | 20.45 million | +5.2% |
| 2024 | 16.41 million | -19.8% |
| 2025 | 17.68 million | +7.7% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 17.68 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 841,671, 21.0× the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 17.68 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.68 million, 10.5× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19.18 million | 0 | 56.45 million | 4 |
| 2020s | 14.71 million | 6.28 million | 20.45 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More economy & growth data for Nigeria
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 22.77 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0148 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 18.13 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.9704 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0108 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 13.24 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -17.26 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Nigeria?
- Private investment in artificial intelligence cset in Nigeria was 17.68 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest private investment in artificial intelligence cset recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 56.45 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest private investment in artificial intelligence cset recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2017.
- How does Nigeria rank for private investment in artificial intelligence cset?
- Nigeria ranks 51st out of 81 countries with data for 2025.
- Is private investment in artificial intelligence cset rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Private investment in artificial intelligence cset. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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