14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Nigeria
Nigeria: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 21.11 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Nigeria, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Nigeria is 21.11 billion, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 52.1% on the previous year and up 262.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Nigeria peaked at 21.30 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, -1.23 billion, in 2009.
That places Nigeria 55th out of 213 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.03 billion | -1.23 billion | 3.01 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 7.83 billion | 1.62 billion | 21.30 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.85 billion | 11.74 billion | 21.11 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 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Nigeria?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Nigeria was 21.11 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 21.30 billion in 2019.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.23 billion in 2009.
- How does Nigeria rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- Nigeria ranks 55th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 262.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are sourced from the IMF’s Coordinated Portfolio Investment Survey (CPIS) database. Individual economy data on debt securities held by nonresidents are derived from other economies’ CPIS creditor data. The relevant tables in the CPIS database are 1) derived portfolio investment liabilities: long-term debt securities; and 2) derived portfolio investment liabilities: short-term debt securities.