Financial soundness indicators in Nigeria

Nigeria: Financial soundness indicators was 3.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.1%
Change on year
up 115.2%
World rank
31st
of 146 countries
All-time high
9.2%
in 2007
All-time low
-8.8%
in 2009
Years of data
17
2007–2023

Financial soundness indicators in Nigeria, 2007–2023

-10-505102007201520232007: 9.2 %2008: 4.2 %2009: -8.8 %2010: 4.1 %2011: 0.28 %2012: 2.4 %2013: 2.2 %2014: 2.5 %2015: 2.5 %2016: 1.3 %2017: 2.4 %2018: 2 %2019: 2.5 %2020: 2.2 %2021: 1.4 %2022: 1.4 %2023: 3.1 %

Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2023, financial soundness indicators in Nigeria stood at 3.1%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 115.2% on the previous year and up 38.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, financial soundness indicators in Nigeria peaked at 9.2% in 2007 and was at its lowest, -8.8%, in 2009.

That places Nigeria 31st out of 146 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.5% -8.8% 9.2% 3
2010s 2.2% 0.3% 4.1% 10
2020s 2.0% 1.4% 3.1% 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is financial soundness indicators in Nigeria?
Financial soundness indicators in Nigeria was 3.1% in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest financial soundness indicators recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 9.2% in 2007.
What is the lowest financial soundness indicators recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was -8.8% in 2009.
How does Nigeria rank for financial soundness indicators?
Nigeria ranks 31st out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is financial soundness indicators rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 38.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Financial soundness indicators. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Financial soundness indicators
Unit
%
Source
International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 2,107 data points, 2001–2024
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