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Nigeria Industry Value Added

Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP  NV.IND.TOTL.ZS

18.78% +0.59% (+3.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #133 Global Peak 39.25% (1981) Source World Bank

Nigeria Industry Value Added (1981–2025)

Overview

Nigeria's industry value added stood at 18.78% in 2025, a rise of +0.59% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.78% by 2025. Nigeria ranked 133rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 18.89% - -
2026* trend 18.84% - -
2025* trend 18.78% - -
2025 18.78% +0.59% #133
2024 18.20% −0.93% #45
2023 19.13% −0.04% #58
2022 19.17% +0.92% #61
2021 18.25% −0.11% #57
2020 18.36% −2.64% #59
2019 21.00% −4.73% #80
2018 25.73% +3.42% #122
2017 22.32% +4.14% #93
2016 18.17% −1.99% #62
2015 20.16% −4.48% #79
2014 24.64% −1.10% #113
2013 25.74% −1.33% #123
2012 27.07% −1.20% #130
2011 28.28% +2.96% #134
Show all years (1981-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nigeria's industry value added?

Nigeria's industry value added was 18.78% in 2025. Ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest industry value added in Nigeria?

Nigeria's industry value added peaked at 39.25% in 1981.

What was the lowest industry value added in Nigeria?

The lowest industry value added in Nigeria was 18.17% in 2016.

How does Nigeria rank in industry value added?

Nigeria ranks 133rd globally in industry value added as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for industry value added?

The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected industry value added of Nigeria in 2025?

Nigeria's industry value added is projected to reach 18.78% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry value added of Nigeria in 2025?

The industry value added of Nigeria in 2025 was 18.78%. This ranks 133rd in the world.

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