Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Nigeria

Nigeria: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth was 842.58 US dollar in 2018. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2018)
842.58 US dollar
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
21st
of 167 countries
All-time high
1,332 US dollar
in 2008
All-time low
842.58 US dollar
in 2018
Years of data
19
2000–2018

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Nigeria, 2000–2018

05001.0k1.5k2000200920182000: 971.7 US dollar2001: 978.9 US dollar2002: 981.9 US dollar2003: 994.9 US dollar2004: 1.1k US dollar2005: 1.1k US dollar2006: 1.2k US dollar2007: 1.2k US dollar2008: 1.3k US dollar2009: 1.3k US dollar2010: 1.2k US dollar2011: 1.2k US dollar2012: 1.3k US dollar2013: 1.3k US dollar2014: 1.3k US dollar2015: 1.2k US dollar2016: 1.0k US dollar2017: 876.4 US dollar2018: 842.6 US dollar

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

In 2018, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Nigeria stood at 842.58 US dollar. That is the lowest value across all 19 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 36.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Nigeria peaked at 1,332 US dollar in 2008 and was at its lowest, 842.58 US dollar, in 2018.

Nigeria ranks 21st of 167 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,111 US dollar 971.68 US dollar 1,332 US dollar 10
2010s 1,139 US dollar 842.58 US dollar 1,311 US dollar 9

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 18 Arab Maghreb Union (UMA) 1,331 US dollar compare
  2. 19 Mexico 908.99 US dollar compare
  3. 20 Qatar 850.3 US dollar compare
  4. 22 East African Community 788.14 US dollar compare
  5. 23 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 704.11 US dollar compare
  6. 24 Algeria 663.16 US dollar compare

See the full ranking of 236 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Nigeria?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Nigeria was 842.58 US dollar in 2018, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 1,332 US dollar in 2008.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 842.58 US dollar in 2018.
How does Nigeria rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth?
Nigeria ranks 21st out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 36.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth β€” National wealth, natural capital
Unit
US dollar
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
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Coverage
236 places, 4,437 data points, 2000–2018
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 29 shows estimates of total national wealth, taking into account produced capital, human capital, and natural resources. These estimates were calculated in the World Bank publication The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021.