Account in Nigeria
Nigeria: Account was 63.3% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Account in Nigeria, 2011–2024
Source: Global Findex Database. Measured in % age 15+.
Analysis
The most recent figure for account in Nigeria is 63.3%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 39.6% on the previous year and up 42.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, account in Nigeria peaked at 63.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 29.7%, in 2011.
Nigeria ranks 74th of 116 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37.9% | 29.7% | 44.4% | 3 |
| 2020s | 54.3% | 45.3% | 63.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More reference data data for Nigeria
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- Temperature anomalies by month 1.8 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4187 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.76 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is account in Nigeria?
- Account in Nigeria was 63.3% in 2024, according to Global Findex Database.
- What is the highest account recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 63.3% in 2024.
- What is the lowest account recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.7% in 2011.
- How does Nigeria rank for account?
- Nigeria ranks 74th out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is account rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Global Findex Database, published as part of Account (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The percentage of respondents who report having an account (by themselves or together with someone else) at a bank or similar financial institution (see the definition for "bank or similar financial institution account") or report personally using a mobile money service in the past year (see the definition for "mobile money account"), (% age 15+)