Nigeria Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Nigeria's gini index was 33.9 in 2025, ranked 37th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Nigeria's gini index stood at 33.9 in 2025, a decline of +0.0 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 33.9 by 2025. Nigeria ranked 37th globally.
Nigeria’s Gini index fell to 33.87 in 2025, the lowest level recorded since the series began and placing the country 37th globally, marginally above Nepal’s 33.86 and just below Georgia’s 34.00. This decline follows a dramatic peak of 51.90 in 1996, when income inequality surged amid structural adjustment programmes and volatile oil revenues. Over the 10‑year coverage window, the index has trended downward, reflecting expanded social programmes, modest improvements in tax collection and a gradual diversification of the economy away from oil dependence. The all‑time trough of 33.87 signals a convergence with other middle‑income peers such as Italy (33.68) and Switzerland (34.28), although the Nigerian figure remains slightly higher than those advanced economies. Continued investment in education, health and inclusive infrastructure, coupled with more progressive fiscal policies, will be crucial to sustain the downward trajectory and further narrow the gap with the most equitable societies.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 33.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 33.9 | −0.0 | #37 |
| 2022 | 33.9 | −1.2 | #34 |
| 2018 | 35.1 | −0.8 | #45 |
| 2015 | 35.9 | +0.4 | #45 |
| 2012 | 35.5 | −0.2 | #45 |
| 2010 | 35.7 | −4.4 | #53 |
| 2003 | 40.1 | −11.8 | #45 |
| 1996 | 51.9 | +7.0 | #36 |
| 1992 | 44.9 | +6.2 | #27 |
| 1985 | 38.7 | – | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nigeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nigeria's gini index was 33.9 in 2025. Ranked 37th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Nigeria's gini index peaked at 51.9 in 1996.
The lowest gini index in Nigeria was 33.9 in 2025.
Nigeria ranks 37th globally in gini index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nigeria's gini index is projected to reach 33.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gini index of Nigeria in 2025 was 33.9. This ranks 37th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nigeria_gini-index,
title = {Nigeria Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nigeria/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}