Nigeria GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Nigeria's gdp per capita was $1,200 in 2025, ranked 166th globally. This represents a 10.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Nigeria's gdp per capita stood at $1,200 in 2025, a rise of +$115 from 2024. The IMF projects $1,200 by 2025. Nigeria ranked 166th globally.
Nigeria’s GDP per capita has risen from an all‑time trough of 93.14 in 1960 to a peak of 3,189.81 in 2019, reflecting more than a thirty‑fold increase over six decades, yet the 2025 figure of 1,199.62 places the country at 166th in the world. The post‑oil boom of the early 2000s accelerated growth, but persistent structural constraints and volatile commodity prices have kept per‑capita income below the levels of regional peers such as Tanzania (1,301.74) and Guinea‑Bissau (1,225.35). Although the 2025 value remains above the 1960 trough, it is still far short of the 2019 high, indicating a reversal after the pre‑pandemic expansion. Continued diversification away from oil, improvements in infrastructure, and stable macro‑policy could help Nigeria sustain a gradual upward trajectory and close the gap with its higher‑ranking neighbours.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $1,683 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $1,582 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $1,486 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $1,451 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $1,378 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $1,200 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,200 | +$115 | #166 |
| 2024 | $1,084 | −$1,054 | #180 |
| 2023 | $2,139 | −$755 | #163 |
| 2022 | $2,899 | +$110 | #157 |
| 2021 | $2,787 | −$10 | #155 |
| 2020 | $2,797 | −$393 | #155 |
| 2019 | $3,190 | +$292 | #154 |
| 2018 | $2,058 | −$584 | #164 |
| 2017 | $1,876 | −$1,042 | #167 |
| 2016 | $2,070 | −$1,580 | #162 |
| 2015 | $2,586 | −$1,778 | #154 |
| 2014 | $3,089 | −$970 | #150 |
| 2013 | $2,873 | −$861 | #152 |
| 2012 | $2,633 | −$817 | #154 |
| 2011 | $2,418 | −$743 | #155 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nigeria's gdp per capita was $1,200 in 2025. Ranked 166th globally. This represents a 10.6% increase from the previous year.
Nigeria's gdp per capita peaked at $3,190 in 2019.
The lowest gdp per capita in Nigeria was $93 in 1960.
Nigeria ranks 166th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nigeria's gdp per capita is projected to reach $1,200 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Nigeria in 2025 was $1,200. This ranks 166th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nigeria_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Nigeria GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nigeria/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}