Resources statistical capacity in Nigeria
Nigeria: Resources statistical capacity was 23.47 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
23.47 million
Change on year
down 6.0%
World rank
4th
of 146 countries
All-time high
40.50 million
in 2020
All-time low
3.85 million
in 2012
Years of data
14
2010–2023
Resources statistical capacity in Nigeria, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, resources statistical capacity in Nigeria stood at 23.47 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.0% on the previous year and up 225.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Nigeria peaked at 40.50 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.85 million, in 2012.
Nigeria ranks 4th of 146 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Resources statistical capacity in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.81 million | — |
| 2011 | 8.94 million | +31.2% |
| 2012 | 3.85 million | -56.9% |
| 2013 | 7.22 million | +87.6% |
| 2014 | 5.59 million | -22.6% |
| 2015 | 16.86 million | +201.7% |
| 2016 | 19.47 million | +15.5% |
| 2017 | 7.26 million | -62.7% |
| 2018 | 21.99 million | +202.6% |
| 2019 | 31.02 million | +41.1% |
| 2020 | 40.50 million | +30.6% |
| 2021 | 17.65 million | -56.4% |
| 2022 | 24.96 million | +41.4% |
| 2023 | 23.47 million | -6.0% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 23.47 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.64 million, 8.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 23.47 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.40 million, 3.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.90 million | 3.85 million | 31.02 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.65 million | 17.65 million | 40.50 million | 4 |
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 resources statistical capacity in Nigeria?
- Resources statistical capacity in Nigeria was 23.47 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 40.50 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.85 million in 2012.
- How does Nigeria rank for resources statistical capacity?
- Nigeria ranks 4th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 225.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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