Nigeria GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
Nigeria's gni per capita was $1,971 in 2025, ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 15.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2008–2025.
Overview
Nigeria's gni per capita stood at $1,971 in 2025, a rise of +$271 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,971 by 2025. Nigeria ranked 162nd globally.
Nigeria’s GNI per capita has shown modest growth over the 18‑year series, rising from 1,890.00 in 2008 to a peak of 2,930.00 in 2022 before slipping to a trough of 1,700.00 in 2024 and reaching 1,971.00 in 2025, placing the country 162nd globally. The post‑peak decline reflects a combination of falling oil revenues, currency depreciation and heightened security costs, which eroded the gains achieved during the early 2020s when commodity prices were favourable. By contrast, Kenya recorded a higher GNI per capita of 2,190.00 in the same period, underscoring the divergent trajectories of two Sub‑Saharan economies with similar population sizes but different export structures and policy environments. Haiti’s figure of 1,931.00 illustrates that Nigeria’s recent downturn has moved it closer to the lower end of the regional distribution. Continued diversification away from oil and improvements in macro‑economic stability will be essential to reverse the downward trend and sustain higher per‑capita income growth.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $1,613 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $1,792 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1,971 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,971 | +$271 | #162 |
| 2024 | $1,700 | −$890 | #158 |
| 2023 | $2,590 | −$340 | #151 |
| 2022 | $2,930 | +$70 | #147 |
| 2021 | $2,860 | +$400 | #147 |
| 2020 | $2,460 | +$200 | #148 |
| 2019 | $2,260 | +$310 | #153 |
| 2018 | $1,950 | −$70 | #159 |
| 2017 | $2,020 | −$350 | #152 |
| 2016 | $2,370 | −$390 | #147 |
| 2015 | $2,760 | −$110 | #144 |
| 2014 | $2,870 | +$270 | #143 |
| 2013 | $2,600 | +$240 | #144 |
| 2012 | $2,360 | +$260 | #144 |
| 2011 | $2,100 | +$50 | #145 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nigeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gni per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nigeria's gni per capita was $1,971 in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 15.9% increase from the previous year.
Nigeria's gni per capita peaked at $2,930 in 2022.
The lowest gni per capita in Nigeria was $1,700 in 2024.
Nigeria ranks 162nd globally in gni per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nigeria's gni per capita is projected to reach $1,971 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gni per capita of Nigeria in 2025 was $1,971. This ranks 162nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nigeria_gni-per-capita,
title = {Nigeria GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nigeria/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}