Nigeria vs South Asia: CPI Price, nominal
Nigeria
1,013
in 2026
South Asia
248.87
in 2026
Nigeria rank
6th
South Asia rank
9th
CPI Price, nominal over time
- Nigeria
- South Asia
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 1,013 against 248.87 in South Asia, a difference of 764.13.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 4.1 times South Asia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 40 shared years of data; in 1987 it was South Asia ahead.
Nigeria ranks 6th and South Asia ranks 9th of 158 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Nigeria averaged higher in 2 and South Asia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.72 | 20.6 | 18.88 | South Asia |
| 1990s | 14.92 | 38.63 | 23.71 | South Asia |
| 2000s | 59.74 | 70.87 | 11.13 | South Asia |
| 2010s | 177.48 | 142.96 | 34.51 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 621.84 | 220.65 | 401.18 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cpi price, nominal, Nigeria or South Asia?
- Nigeria, at 1,013 against 248.87 in South Asia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in cpi price, nominal between Nigeria and South Asia?
- 764.13, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and South Asia?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do Nigeria and South Asia rank globally for cpi price, nominal?
- Nigeria ranks 6th and South Asia ranks 9th of 158 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as CPI Price, nominal. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The consumer price index reflects the change in prices for the average consumer of a constant basket of consumer goods. Data is not seasonally adjusted.