Overview of Nigeria

Global Statistics and Country Indicators

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Region: Africa
Capital: Abuja
Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN)

Economy

GDP (USD)	467.9B	#43 / 189	2027
GDP per Capita (USD)	1,889	#162 / 189	2027
GDP Growth	4.3%	#52 / 190	2027
Unemployment Rate	22.6%	#4 / 115	2018

Population

Population	242M	#6 / 232	2026
Population Growth	2%	#43 / 232	2026
Fertility Rate	4.2	#16 / 232	2026

Trade

Trade Balance (USD)	11.61B	#29 / 218	2025
Exports (USD)	56B	#53 / 218	2025
Imports (USD)	44.39B	#66 / 218	2025

Government Finance

Government Gross Debt (% of GDP)	32.8%	#142 / 186	2027
Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)	-2.9%	#86 / 189	2027

Society

HDI	0.56	#164 / 193	2023

Environment

CO2 Emissions per Capita (CO2e)	0.57 t	#158 / 203	2024
Area (km²)	923,768	#32 / 225	2023