Imports by region of origin in Nigeria
Nigeria: Imports by region of origin was 7.79 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin in Nigeria, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin in Nigeria is 7.79 billion current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 58.0% on the previous year and down 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Nigeria peaked at 9.54 billion current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 15.60 million current US$, in 1949.
Nigeria ranks 46th of 209 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 21.45 million current US$ | 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 | 3.46 billion current US$ | 714.76 million current US$ | 7.95 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.90 billion current US$ | 5.37 billion current US$ | 9.54 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.17 billion current US$ | 3.63 billion current US$ | 7.79 billion current US$ | 5 |
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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 imports by region of origin in Nigeria?
- Imports by region of origin in Nigeria was 7.79 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – 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 9.54 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 46th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – 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.