🇳🇬 Nigeria
Population: 237,527,782 in 2025 for Nigeria (Africa), position 6 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Nigeria: $1,224 /inh. (2025), ranking 187 out of 211. Economic growth is 4 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3.1 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 23 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Nigeria, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186), Tobacco use (1/165).
Weaknesses – Nigeria, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Maternal mortality (192/192), Life expectancy at birth (213/213), Female life expectancy at birth (213/213).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Nigeria has $1,224 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Nigeria has 3.1 %, below the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Nigeria has 23 %, above the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Nigeria has 4 %, below the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $2.3T | 2025 | 19 of 201 |
| GDP | $290.8B | 2025 | 50 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 8.6 % | 2021 | 54 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 4 % | 2025 | 78 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1.9 % | 2025 | 121 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $1,663 /inh. | 2021 | 141 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $9,532 /inh. | 2025 | 142 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $1,360 /inh. | 2025 | 177 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $1,224 /inh. | 2025 | 187 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 1,518 LCU/$ | 2025 | 20 of 211 |
| Lending interest rate | 18.5 % | 2025 | 21 of 146 |
| Real interest rate | 4 % | 2025 | 85 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 28.7 % | 2025 | 140 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 23 % | 2025 | 182 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 13.9 % | 2025 | 189 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 82.5 % | 2025 | 5 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 86.2 % | 2025 | 5 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 80 % | 2025 | 6 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 5.3 % | 2025 | 28 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3.1 % | 2025 | 44 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 33.5 % | 2025 | 51 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 17 % | 2025 | 115 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 49.5 % | 2025 | 131 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 4.8 % | 2025 | 42 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $55.5B | 2025 | 52 of 205 |
| Services exports | $4.6B | 2025 | 100 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 2.7 % | 2024 | 131 of 185 |
| Imports of goods and services | 16.9 % | 1960 | 181 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 9.2 % | 1960 | 185 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 26.2 % | 1960 | 188 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 5,265,000 arr. | 2016 | 35 of 202 |
| Migrant remittances received | 7.8 % | 2025 | 40 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $4B | 2025 | 53 of 203 |
| Official development aid received | 0.8 % | 2023 | 101 of 160 |
| International tourism receipts | $321M | 2020 | 119 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.4 % | 2025 | 126 of 201 |
Public finances 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development spending | 0.3 % | 2019 | 93 of 155 |
| Military spending | 0.9 % | 2025 | 128 of 165 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 7.1 months | 2025 | 40 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $46B | 2025 | 54 of 180 |
| Stock market capitalization | 29.9 % | 2025 | 58 of 101 |
| External debt | 60 % | 2024 | 84 of 121 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 13.2 % | 2023 | 161 of 184 |
Economic structure 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 23 % | 2025 | 30 of 203 |
| Services | 58.2 % | 2025 | 98 of 202 |
| Manufacturing | 8.3 % | 2025 | 123 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 16.4 % | 2025 | 156 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 237,527,782 inhab. | 2025 | 6 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 40.5 % | 2025 | 20 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 77.3 per 100 | 2025 | 23 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 102.4 per 100 women | 2025 | 41 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.6 % | 2025 | 41 of 213 |
| Urban population | 63.8 % | 2025 | 110 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 79.1 % | 2024 | 125 of 145 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.8 per 100 girls | 2024 | 164 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 42.6 % | 2018 | 166 of 178 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.4 % | 2025 | 173 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3.1 % | 2025 | 189 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 56.4 % | 2025 | 191 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 17.8 yrs | 2023 | 209 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children per woman | 4.38 children/woman | 2024 | 15 of 213 |
| Death rate | 11.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 20 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 32.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 20 of 213 |
| Population growth | 2.06 % | 2025 | 44 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 10 per 100,000 | 2023 | 56 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 6.5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 57 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 3.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 65 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 20.7 per 100,000 | 2019 | 123 of 188 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 54.1 yrs | 2023 | 170 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 115.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 194 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 69.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 194 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 54.3 yrs | 2024 | 212 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 54.6 yrs | 2024 | 213 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 54.9 yrs | 2024 | 213 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 1.2 % | 2024 | 122 of 152 |
| Physicians | 0.38 per 1,000 | 2023 | 146 of 193 |
| Undernourishment | 22.2 % | 2024 | 146 of 167 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.65 per 1,000 | 2022 | 148 of 196 |
| Health expenditure | 4.2 % | 2023 | 149 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 82.2 % | 2024 | 170 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 0.5 per 1,000 | 2004 | 173 of 190 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 47.9 % | 2024 | 177 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 219 per 100,000 | 2024 | 178 of 206 |
| Measles vaccination | 57 % | 2024 | 179 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 71.9 % | 2023 | 186 of 191 |
| Open defecation | 18 % | 2024 | 197 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use | 3.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 5.8 % | 2024 | 1 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 0.4 % | 2024 | 4 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 3 % | 2024 | 5 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult men | 8.5 % | 2024 | 47 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 13.7 % | 2024 | 49 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 18.9 % | 2024 | 62 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 2 L/person | 2024 | 147 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 156.3 cm | 2014 | 149 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 22.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 155 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 23.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 156 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 165.9 cm | 2014 | 167 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent prayer | 98.4 % | 2022 | 1 of 80 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 90.3 % | 2022 | 2 of 112 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.85 | 2003 | 9 of 205 |
| Importance of religion in life | 98.6 % | 2022 | 10 of 114 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.83 | 2003 | 14 of 203 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.74 | 2003 | 15 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 56.1 % | 2020 | 47 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 43.4 % | 2020 | 122 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.4 % | 2020 | 144 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.2 % | 2020 | 147 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.6 % | 2024 | 184 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.5 % | 2022 | 68 of 169 |
| Gini index | 33.9 | 2022 | 73 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 26.3 % | 2022 | 93 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 41.8 % | 2022 | 152 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land area | 910,770 km² | 2024 | 30 of 212 |
| Total area | 923,768 km² | 2024 | 31 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 4,477 km | 2026 | 41 of 230 |
| Population density | 255.5 inh./km² | 2024 | 50 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 4 countries | 2026 | 56 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 853 km | 2026 | 86 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 9.6 ° | 2026 | 151 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,150 mm | 2022 | 81 of 180 |
| Average elevation | 380 m | 2026 | 98 of 166 |
| Highest point | 2,419 m | 2026 | 103 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 3.5 % | 2015 | 114 of 212 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 990 m³/inh. | 2022 | 127 of 181 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 77.1 % | 2024 | 11 of 207 |
| Arable land | 40.8 % | 2024 | 13 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 13.9 % | 2025 | 131 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 18.9 % | 2024 | 133 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.79 | 2025 | 57 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.84 | 2025 | 61 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.32 | 2025 | 79 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.51 | 2025 | 85 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.32 | 2025 | 89 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.31 | 2025 | 95 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.36 | 2025 | 107 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.88 | 2025 | 23 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.85 | 2025 | 41 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.58 | 2025 | 47 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.85 | 2025 | 54 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.86 | 2025 | 55 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.85 | 2025 | 56 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.68 | 2025 | 99 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.67 | 2025 | 101 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.33 | 2025 | 142 of 174 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.41 | 2025 | 103 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.42 | 2025 | 114 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.29 | 2025 | 126 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.66 | 2025 | 137 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 26 pts | 2024 | 140 of 179 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.65 | 2025 | 148 of 203 |
| Political corruption index | 0.83 | 2025 | 151 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.95 | 2025 | 162 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.07 | 2025 | 173 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.91 | 2025 | 179 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -1.74 | 2025 | 192 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,977 | 2025 | 18 of 189 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 11 % | 2013 | 53 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 8.6 % | 2025 | 165 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 4.2 % | 2025 | 183 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | No complete prohibition | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 43.8 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 75 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 33.3 /100 | 2025 | 119 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 51.1 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 50 /100 | 2025 | 151 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 25 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 162 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 50 /100 | 2025 | 163 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 21.5 /100 | 2025 | 174 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -3.4 pts | 2025 | 190 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | Varies by region | 2025 | 1 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 15.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 166 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 37.1 % | 2024 | 62 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 23.9 % | 2021 | 113 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 18.2 % | 2021 | 154 of 181 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 84 per 1,000 | 2024 | 187 of 213 |
| Maternal mortality | 993 per 100,000 | 2023 | 192 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 50.7 % | 2022 | 194 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 29.2 % | 2022 | 56 of 64 |
| Trade union membership rate | 9.9 % | 2008 | 102 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 3.1 /10 | 2024 | 131 of 186 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $245 | 2024 | 131 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $43.95 | 2024 | 152 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 14.8 % | 2022 | 172 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 15 yrs | 2026 | 6 of 152 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 33.4 % | 2024 | 122 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Nigeria?
Nigeria has about 237,527,782 inhabitants (2025), ranking 6 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Nigeria?
GDP per capita is $1,224 /inh. (2025): Nigeria ranks 187 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Nigeria?
Annual inflation is 23 % (2025); Nigeria ranks 182 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Nigeria?
The unemployment rate is 3.1 % (2025); Nigeria ranks 44 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Nigeria stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Nigeria has $1,224 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Nigeria come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.