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Nigeria Gross Savings

Gross savings as % of GDP  NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS

23.30% −0.31% (-1.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #70 Global Peak 23.61% (2024) Source World Bank

Nigeria Gross Savings (1990–2025)

Overview

Nigeria's gross savings stood at 23.30% in 2025, a decline of +0.31% from 2024. The IMF projects 23.30% by 2025. Nigeria ranked 70th globally.

Data & projection

Year Gross Savings YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 17.89% - -
2029* IMF 18.54% - -
2028* IMF 19.08% - -
2027* IMF 19.69% - -
2026* IMF 22.09% - -
2025* IMF 23.30% - -
2025 23.30% −0.31% #70
2024 23.61% +4.74% #82
2023 18.87% +0.23% #119
2022 18.64% −0.06% #121
2021 18.70% +0.31% #122
2020 18.39% +0.05% #119
2019 18.34% +2.95% #124
2018 15.39% +1.72% #141
2017 13.67% +1.66% #156
2016 12.01% +3.02% #158
2015 8.98% −2.49% #169
2014 11.48% −1.93% #154
2013 13.41% −0.16% #142
2012 13.57% −0.24% #138
2011 13.81% −1.35% #142
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 gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nigeria's gross savings?

Nigeria's gross savings was 23.30% in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gross savings in Nigeria?

Nigeria's gross savings peaked at 23.61% in 2024.

What was the lowest gross savings in Nigeria?

The lowest gross savings in Nigeria was 8.98% in 2015.

How does Nigeria rank in gross savings?

Nigeria ranks 70th globally in gross savings as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gross savings?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gross savings of Nigeria in 2025?

Nigeria's gross savings is projected to reach 23.30% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gross savings of Nigeria in 2025?

The gross savings of Nigeria in 2025 was 23.30%. This ranks 70th in the world.

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