Nigeria GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Nigeria's gdp per capita ppp was $9,488 in 2025, ranked 131st globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Nigeria's gdp per capita ppp stood at $9,488 in 2025, a rise of +$401 from 2024. The IMF projects $9,488 by 2025. Nigeria ranked 131st globally.
Nigeria’s GDP per capita measured in purchasing‑power‑parity terms has risen from 2,839.84 in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 9,488.16 in 2025, placing the country 131st globally. The lowest point of the series occurred in 1995 at 2,835.29, after which a gradual but uneven recovery unfolded, accelerated by higher oil revenues and modest diversification efforts in the 2000s and 2010s. Over the 36‑year coverage, per‑capita growth averaged roughly 4 % per annum, outpacing the regional average but remaining below peer economies such as Angola (10,216.56) and Djibouti (9,407.65). Structural constraints, including volatile commodity prices and limited manufacturing capacity, have kept the pace below the thresholds needed for rapid convergence with middle‑income peers. Continued investment in infrastructure, human capital, and non‑oil sectors will be essential to sustain the upward trajectory, while adverse shocks to global energy markets could reverse recent gains.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $11,358 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $10,947 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $10,565 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $10,211 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $9,861 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $9,488 | - | - |
| 2025 | $9,488 | +$401 | #131 |
| 2024 | $9,087 | +$374 | #140 |
| 2023 | $8,705 | +$402 | #142 |
| 2022 | $8,305 | +$716 | #143 |
| 2021 | $7,588 | +$174 | #142 |
| 2020 | $7,415 | −$137 | #140 |
| 2019 | $7,551 | +$393 | #141 |
| 2018 | $7,158 | +$121 | #141 |
| 2017 | $7,037 | +$10 | #142 |
| 2016 | $7,072 | −$179 | #139 |
| 2015 | $7,308 | +$129 | #137 |
| 2014 | $7,396 | +$581 | #135 |
| 2013 | $7,004 | +$471 | #136 |
| 2012 | $6,671 | +$347 | #136 |
| 2011 | $6,585 | +$510 | #135 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nigeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nigeria's gdp per capita ppp was $9,488 in 2025. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from the previous year.
Nigeria's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $9,488 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Nigeria was $2,835 in 1995.
Nigeria ranks 131st globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nigeria's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $9,488 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Nigeria in 2025 was $9,488. This ranks 131st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nigeria_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Nigeria GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nigeria/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}