Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Nigeria
Nigeria: Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre was 36,730 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
36,730 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 9.1%
World rank
122nd
of 180 countries
All-time high
58,849 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre
in 2008
All-time low
123.37 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre
in 1967
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Nigeria, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Nigeria is 36,730 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.1% on the previous year and down 23.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Nigeria peaked at 58,849 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2008 and was at its lowest, 123.37 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, in 1967.
Nigeria ranks 122nd of 180 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 337.15 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 317.34 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -5.9% |
| 1963 | 230.61 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -27.3% |
| 1964 | 250.4 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 1965 | 262.48 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 236.45 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -9.9% |
| 1967 | 123.37 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -47.8% |
| 1968 | 133.07 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1969 | 145.44 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1970 | 245.4 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +68.7% |
| 1971 | 474.26 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +93.3% |
| 1972 | 428.99 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -9.5% |
| 1973 | 683.88 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +59.4% |
| 1974 | 6,268 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +816.6% |
| 1975 | 6,221 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 1976 | 5,772 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -7.2% |
| 1977 | 4,761 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -17.5% |
| 1978 | 2,228 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -53.2% |
| 1979 | 6,478 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +190.8% |
| 1980 | 11,682 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +80.3% |
| 1981 | 4,577 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -60.8% |
| 1982 | 2,115 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -53.8% |
| 1983 | 1,375 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -35.0% |
| 1984 | 1,838 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +33.7% |
| 1985 | 2,077 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 1986 | 1,482 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -28.6% |
| 1987 | 1,645 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1988 | 1,024 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -37.7% |
| 1989 | 2,241 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +118.8% |
| 1990 | 4,533 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +102.3% |
| 1991 | 5,136 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 1992 | 1,313 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -74.4% |
| 1993 | 1,801 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +37.2% |
| 1994 | 1,811 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 1,877 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 4,754 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +153.3% |
| 1997 | 8,544 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +79.7% |
| 1998 | 8,014 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 1999 | 6,203 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -22.6% |
| 2000 | 11,089 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +78.8% |
| 2001 | 11,690 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 8,308 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -28.9% |
| 2003 | 8,142 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 18,947 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +132.7% |
| 2005 | 31,437 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +65.9% |
| 2006 | 46,922 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +49.3% |
| 2007 | 56,992 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +21.5% |
| 2008 | 58,849 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 47,355 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -19.5% |
| 2010 | 36,568 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -22.8% |
| 2011 | 36,993 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 49,380 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +33.5% |
| 2013 | 47,954 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 38,506 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -19.7% |
| 2015 | 31,854 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -17.3% |
| 2016 | 30,765 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 44,467 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +44.5% |
| 2018 | 48,003 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 43,241 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -9.9% |
| 2020 | 41,755 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 45,816 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 40,416 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -11.8% |
| 2023 | 36,730 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | -9.1% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 36,730 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 24,196 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, 1.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 36,730 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,587 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre, 5.6× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre in Nigeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +816.6% | 683.88 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 6,268 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 226.26 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 123.37 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 337.15 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,356 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 245.4 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 6,478 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,006 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 1,024 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 11,682 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,399 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 1,313 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 8,544 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 29,973 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 8,142 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 58,849 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,773 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 30,765 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 49,380 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 41,179 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 36,730 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 45,816 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 119 Nicaragua 45,263 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 120 Brazil 42,476 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 121 Belarus 39,992 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 123 Russia 36,467 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 124 Algeria 34,100 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 125 Egypt 33,221 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre compare
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$), annual growth rate 13.91 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Nigeria?
- Total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre in Nigeria was 36,730 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 58,849 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 2008.
- What is the lowest total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 123.37 includes gold, current US$ per square kilometre in 1967.
- How does Nigeria rank for total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre?
- Nigeria ranks 122nd out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total reserves (includes gold, current us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Total reserves International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.