01_Cross-border loans from BIS reporting banks in Nigeria
Nigeria: 01_Cross-border loans from BIS reporting banks was 34.74 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
01_Cross-border loans from BIS reporting banks in Nigeria, 1995–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 01_cross-border loans from bis reporting banks in Nigeria is 34.74 billion, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 8.1% on the previous year and up 90.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 01_cross-border loans from bis reporting banks in Nigeria peaked at 36.68 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.31 billion, in 2000.
That places Nigeria 49th out of 209 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
01_Cross-border loans from BIS reporting banks in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2.92 billion | — |
| 1996 | 2.85 billion | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 2.22 billion | -22.1% |
| 1998 | 1.62 billion | -27.2% |
| 1999 | 1.61 billion | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 1.31 billion | -18.4% |
| 2001 | 1.63 billion | +23.7% |
| 2002 | 1.71 billion | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 1.80 billion | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 2.48 billion | +38.0% |
| 2005 | 3.44 billion | +38.6% |
| 2006 | 4.02 billion | +17.0% |
| 2007 | 4.45 billion | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 7.99 billion | +79.6% |
| 2009 | 7.08 billion | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 8.26 billion | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 7.29 billion | -11.8% |
| 2012 | 7.14 billion | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 10.19 billion | +42.7% |
| 2014 | 13.53 billion | +32.7% |
| 2015 | 18.26 billion | +35.0% |
| 2016 | 16.52 billion | -9.5% |
| 2017 | 15.59 billion | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 20.93 billion | +34.2% |
| 2019 | 26.85 billion | +28.3% |
| 2020 | 30.31 billion | +12.9% |
| 2021 | 31.04 billion | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 30.92 billion | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 36.68 billion | +18.6% |
| 2024 | 32.14 billion | -12.4% |
| 2025 | 34.74 billion | +8.1% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 34.74 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.77 billion, 12.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 34.74 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 971.94 million, 35.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.24 billion | 1.61 billion | 2.92 billion | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.59 billion | 1.31 billion | 7.99 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.45 billion | 7.14 billion | 26.85 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.64 billion | 30.31 billion | 36.68 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More reference data data for Nigeria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 19.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 81.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.27 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 01_cross-border loans from bis reporting banks in Nigeria?
- 01_cross-border loans from bis reporting banks in Nigeria was 34.74 billion in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 01_cross-border loans from bis reporting banks recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 36.68 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest 01_cross-border loans from bis reporting banks recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.31 billion in 2000.
- How does Nigeria rank for 01_cross-border loans from bis reporting banks?
- Nigeria ranks 49th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 01_cross-border loans from bis reporting banks rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from BIS, published as part of 01_Cross-border loans from BIS reporting banks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are derived from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Locational Banking Statistics.