24_International reserves in Nigeria
Nigeria: 24_International reserves was 45.34 billion excluding gold in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
45.34 billion excluding gold
Change on year
up 26.3%
World rank
43rd
of 175 countries
All-time high
59.76 billion excluding gold
in 2008
All-time low
1.00 billion excluding gold
in 1993
Years of data
37
1990–2026
24_International reserves in Nigeria, 1990–2026
Source: IMF. Measured in excluding gold.
Analysis
In 2026, 24_international reserves in Nigeria stood at 45.34 billion excluding gold.
That represents a change of up 26.3% on the previous year and up 64.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves in Nigeria peaked at 59.76 billion excluding gold in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.00 billion excluding gold, in 1993.
That places Nigeria 43rd out of 175 countries with data for 2026, 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 in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | excluding gold | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.46 billion excluding gold | — |
| 1991 | 4.73 billion excluding gold | +92.2% |
| 1992 | 3.38 billion excluding gold | -28.4% |
| 1993 | 1.00 billion excluding gold | -70.3% |
| 1994 | 1.36 billion excluding gold | +34.9% |
| 1995 | 1.56 billion excluding gold | +14.8% |
| 1996 | 2.16 billion excluding gold | +39.1% |
| 1997 | 6.18 billion excluding gold | +185.7% |
| 1998 | 8.32 billion excluding gold | +34.6% |
| 1999 | 5.51 billion excluding gold | -33.8% |
| 2000 | 6.68 billion excluding gold | +21.3% |
| 2001 | 10.79 billion excluding gold | +61.4% |
| 2002 | 9.50 billion excluding gold | -11.9% |
| 2003 | 7.86 billion excluding gold | -17.2% |
| 2004 | 9.30 billion excluding gold | +18.3% |
| 2005 | 21.81 billion excluding gold | +134.4% |
| 2006 | 36.07 billion excluding gold | +65.4% |
| 2007 | 43.24 billion excluding gold | +19.9% |
| 2008 | 59.76 billion excluding gold | +38.2% |
| 2009 | 47.08 billion excluding gold | -21.2% |
| 2010 | 40.67 billion excluding gold | -13.6% |
| 2011 | 33.22 billion excluding gold | -18.3% |
| 2012 | 35.20 billion excluding gold | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 47.89 billion excluding gold | +36.0% |
| 2014 | 37.40 billion excluding gold | -21.9% |
| 2015 | 29.36 billion excluding gold | -21.5% |
| 2016 | 27.58 billion excluding gold | -6.0% |
| 2017 | 30.23 billion excluding gold | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 46.98 billion excluding gold | +55.4% |
| 2019 | 45.04 billion excluding gold | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 33.92 billion excluding gold | -24.7% |
| 2021 | 35.38 billion excluding gold | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 38.18 billion excluding gold | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 35.32 billion excluding gold | -7.5% |
| 2024 | 30.99 billion excluding gold | -12.3% |
| 2025 | 35.91 billion excluding gold | +15.9% |
| 2026 | 45.34 billion excluding gold | +26.3% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 45.34 billion excluding gold is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.61 billion excluding gold, 12.6× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 45.34 billion excluding gold is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.30 billion excluding gold, 35.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.67 billion excluding gold | 1.00 billion excluding gold | 8.32 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.21 billion excluding gold | 6.68 billion excluding gold | 59.76 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.36 billion excluding gold | 27.58 billion excluding gold | 47.89 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.44 billion excluding gold | 30.99 billion excluding gold | 45.34 billion excluding gold | 7 |
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 24_international reserves in Nigeria?
- 24_international reserves in Nigeria was 45.34 billion excluding gold in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 24_international reserves recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 59.76 billion excluding gold in 2008.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.00 billion excluding gold in 1993.
- How does Nigeria rank for 24_international reserves?
- Nigeria ranks 43rd out of 175 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 24_international reserves rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.4%. 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 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The data on international reserve assets refer to entries published in the world tables of the IMF’s International Financial Statistics (IFS).