Imports by region of origin in Nigeria
Nigeria: Imports by region of origin was 2.62 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.62 billion current US$
Change on year
down 15.6%
World rank
69th
of 210 countries
All-time high
10.05 billion current US$
in 2013
All-time low
15.60 million current US$
in 1949
Years of data
77
1948–2025
Imports by region of origin in Nigeria, 1948–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin in Nigeria is 2.62 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 15.6% on the previous year and down 64.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Nigeria peaked at 10.05 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 15.60 million current US$, in 1949.
Nigeria ranks 69th of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 27.30 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 15.60 million current US$ | -42.9% |
| 1950 | 15.60 million current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 20.70 million current US$ | +32.7% |
| 1952 | 30.30 million current US$ | +46.4% |
| 1953 | 23.50 million current US$ | -22.4% |
| 1954 | 24.00 million current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1955 | 20.40 million current US$ | -15.0% |
| 1956 | 22.70 million current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1957 | 28.40 million current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1958 | 32.20 million current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1959 | 30.20 million current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1960 | 42.90 million current US$ | +42.1% |
| 1961 | 47.40 million current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1962 | 55.90 million current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1963 | 61.60 million current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1964 | 97.90 million current US$ | +58.9% |
| 1965 | 98.30 million current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1966 | 126.50 million current US$ | +28.7% |
| 1967 | 86.70 million current US$ | -31.5% |
| 1968 | 72.50 million current US$ | -16.4% |
| 1969 | 91.80 million current US$ | +26.6% |
| 1970 | 165.00 million current US$ | +79.7% |
| 1971 | 221.00 million current US$ | +33.9% |
| 1972 | 172.30 million current US$ | -22.0% |
| 1973 | 215.50 million current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1974 | 388.50 million current US$ | +80.3% |
| 1975 | 732.00 million current US$ | +88.4% |
| 1976 | 972.00 million current US$ | +32.8% |
| 1977 | 1.32 billion current US$ | +36.0% |
| 1978 | 1.42 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1979 | 1.15 billion current US$ | -19.3% |
| 1981 | 2.30 billion current US$ | +100.8% |
| 1982 | 1.72 billion current US$ | -25.2% |
| 1983 | 1.11 billion current US$ | -35.7% |
| 1984 | 774.10 million current US$ | -30.1% |
| 1985 | 896.41 million current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1986 | 420.12 million current US$ | -53.1% |
| 1987 | 482.98 million current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1988 | 427.64 million current US$ | -11.5% |
| 1989 | 440.30 million current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 395.84 million current US$ | -10.1% |
| 1991 | 595.06 million current US$ | +50.3% |
| 1992 | 1.17 billion current US$ | +96.1% |
| 1993 | 1.03 billion current US$ | -11.7% |
| 1994 | 583.75 million current US$ | -43.3% |
| 1995 | 684.59 million current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1996 | 938.44 million current US$ | +37.1% |
| 1997 | 950.64 million current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 923.13 million current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 731.66 million current US$ | -20.7% |
| 2000 | 714.76 million current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 893.55 million current US$ | +25.0% |
| 2002 | 1.19 billion current US$ | +33.7% |
| 2003 | 2.45 billion current US$ | +105.1% |
| 2004 | 2.85 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2005 | 3.67 billion current US$ | +28.8% |
| 2006 | 4.60 billion current US$ | +25.4% |
| 2007 | 5.29 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2008 | 8.23 billion current US$ | +55.7% |
| 2009 | 6.75 billion current US$ | -18.0% |
| 2010 | 7.73 billion current US$ | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 9.95 billion current US$ | +28.7% |
| 2012 | 8.85 billion current US$ | -11.0% |
| 2013 | 10.05 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2014 | 9.85 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 7.35 billion current US$ | -25.4% |
| 2016 | 5.83 billion current US$ | -20.8% |
| 2017 | 7.02 billion current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2018 | 7.94 billion current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2019 | 8.38 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 5.74 billion current US$ | -31.6% |
| 2021 | 3.78 billion current US$ | -34.2% |
| 2022 | 3.61 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 4.93 billion current US$ | +36.7% |
| 2024 | 3.11 billion current US$ | -37.0% |
| 2025 | 2.62 billion current US$ | -15.6% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 2.62 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 353.03 million current US$, 7.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 2.62 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 154.70 million current US$, 17.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 21.45 million current US$ | 15.60 million current US$ | 27.30 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 24.80 million current US$ | 15.60 million current US$ | 32.20 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 78.15 million current US$ | 42.90 million current US$ | 126.50 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 675.40 million current US$ | 165.00 million current US$ | 1.42 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 952.15 million current US$ | 420.12 million current US$ | 2.30 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 800.04 million current US$ | 395.84 million current US$ | 1.17 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.66 billion current US$ | 714.76 million current US$ | 8.23 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.30 billion current US$ | 5.83 billion current US$ | 10.05 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.96 billion current US$ | 2.62 billion current US$ | 5.74 billion current US$ | 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 imports by region of origin in Nigeria?
- Imports by region of origin in Nigeria was 2.62 billion current US$ in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 10.05 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.60 million current US$ in 1949.
- How does Nigeria rank for imports by region of origin?
- Nigeria ranks 69th out of 210 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.