24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Nigeria

Nigeria: 24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate was 15.89 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
15.89 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 229.6%
World rank
42nd
of 175 countries
All-time high
185.68 % change on previous year
in 1997
All-time low
-70.28 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
35
1991–2025

24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1991–2025

-10001002001991200820251991: 92.2 % change on previous year1992: -28.4 % change on previous year1993: -70.3 % change on previous year1994: 34.9 % change on previous year1995: 14.8 % change on previous year1996: 39.1 % change on previous year1997: 185.7 % change on previous year1998: 34.6 % change on previous year1999: -33.8 % change on previous year2000: 21.3 % change on previous year2001: 61.4 % change on previous year2002: -11.9 % change on previous year2003: -17.2 % change on previous year2004: 18.3 % change on previous year2005: 134.4 % change on previous year2006: 65.4 % change on previous year2007: 19.9 % change on previous year2008: 38.2 % change on previous year2009: -21.2 % change on previous year2010: -13.6 % change on previous year2011: -18.3 % change on previous year2012: 5.9 % change on previous year2013: 36 % change on previous year2014: -21.9 % change on previous year2015: -21.5 % change on previous year2016: -6 % change on previous year2017: 9.6 % change on previous year2018: 55.4 % change on previous year2019: -4.1 % change on previous year2020: -24.7 % change on previous year2021: 4.3 % change on previous year2022: 7.9 % change on previous year2023: -7.5 % change on previous year2024: -12.3 % change on previous year2025: 15.9 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Nigeria is 15.89 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 229.6% on the previous year and up 173.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 185.68 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -70.28 % change on previous year, in 1993.

That places Nigeria 42nd out of 175 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.

24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for 24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1991 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1991 92.17 % change on previous year
1992 -28.44 % change on previous year -130.9%
1993 -70.28 % change on previous year +147.1%
1994 34.87 % change on previous year -149.6%
1995 14.78 % change on previous year -57.6%
1996 39.09 % change on previous year +164.4%
1997 185.68 % change on previous year +375.0%
1998 34.61 % change on previous year -81.4%
1999 -33.8 % change on previous year -197.7%
2000 21.33 % change on previous year -163.1%
2001 61.44 % change on previous year +188.0%
2002 -11.93 % change on previous year -119.4%
2003 -17.23 % change on previous year +44.4%
2004 18.3 % change on previous year -206.2%
2005 134.44 % change on previous year +634.7%
2006 65.39 % change on previous year -51.4%
2007 19.88 % change on previous year -69.6%
2008 38.19 % change on previous year +92.1%
2009 -21.21 % change on previous year -155.5%
2010 -13.62 % change on previous year -35.8%
2011 -18.31 % change on previous year +34.4%
2012 5.95 % change on previous year -132.5%
2013 36.05 % change on previous year +506.2%
2014 -21.9 % change on previous year -160.7%
2015 -21.5 % change on previous year -1.8%
2016 -6.04 % change on previous year -71.9%
2017 9.59 % change on previous year -258.8%
2018 55.41 % change on previous year +477.6%
2019 -4.14 % change on previous year -107.5%
2020 -24.68 % change on previous year +496.6%
2021 4.3 % change on previous year -117.4%
2022 7.93 % change on previous year +84.5%
2023 -7.5 % change on previous year -194.5%
2024 -12.27 % change on previous year +63.6%
2025 15.89 % change on previous year -229.6%

Nigeria compared with similar countries

  • Nigeria's 15.89 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 15.59 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • Nigeria's 15.89 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.56 % change on previous year, 1.9× the median. (39 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 29.85 % change on previous year -70.28 % change on previous year 185.68 % change on previous year 9
2000s 30.86 % change on previous year -21.21 % change on previous year 134.44 % change on previous year 10
2010s 2.15 % change on previous year -21.9 % change on previous year 55.41 % change on previous year 10
2020s -2.72 % change on previous year -24.68 % change on previous year 15.89 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 39 Turkey 17.28 % change on previous year compare
  2. 40 Suriname 17.1 % change on previous year compare
  3. 41 Madagascar 16.57 % change on previous year compare
  4. 43 Nicaragua 15.78 % change on previous year compare
  5. 44 Kyrgyzstan 15.4 % change on previous year compare
  6. 45 Grenada 15.11 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Nigeria?
24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Nigeria was 15.89 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 185.68 % change on previous year in 1997.
What is the lowest 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was -70.28 % change on previous year in 1993.
How does Nigeria rank for 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate?
Nigeria ranks 42nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 173.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of 24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
175 places, 5,827 data points, 1991–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.