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Nigeria Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

9.57% −1.18% (-11.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #181 Global Peak 20.46% (2000) Source IMF WEO

Nigeria Government Revenue (1990–2025)

Overview

Nigeria's government revenue stood at 9.57% in 2025, a decline of +1.18% from 2024. The IMF projects 9.57% by 2025. Nigeria ranked 181st globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 9.22% - -
2029* IMF 9.22% - -
2028* IMF 9.36% - -
2027* IMF 9.32% - -
2026* IMF 9.11% - -
2025* IMF 9.57% - -
2025 9.57% −1.18% #181
2024 10.76% +3.47% #185
2023 7.29% +0.68% #187
2022 6.61% +1.49% #189
2021 5.12% +0.42% #190
2020 4.71% −0.86% #191
2019 5.56% −0.48% #191
2018 6.04% +1.37% #191
2017 4.67% +1.04% #190
2016 3.63% −1.52% #191
2015 5.15% −2.62% #191
2014 7.77% −0.39% #191
2013 8.15% −2.29% #190
2012 10.45% −2.14% #186
2011 12.59% +3.77% #181
Show all years (1990-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +20.5% GDP growth 4.1% C/A balance 6.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Nigeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nigeria's government revenue?

Nigeria's government revenue was 9.57% in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 11.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Nigeria?

Nigeria's government revenue peaked at 20.46% in 2000.

What was the lowest government revenue in Nigeria?

The lowest government revenue in Nigeria was 3.63% in 2016.

How does Nigeria rank in government revenue?

Nigeria ranks 181st globally in government revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government revenue of Nigeria in 2025?

Nigeria's government revenue is projected to reach 9.57% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Nigeria in 2025?

The government revenue of Nigeria in 2025 was 9.57%. This ranks 181st in the world.

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