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Nigeria
Nigeria places highest on Labour Income Share (top 1% worldwide) and lowest on Under-Five Mortality Rate (bottom 1%).
Nigeria in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
227,882,945
people
since 1950
Land area
910,770
km²
since 1961
GDP per person
8,145
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
54.46
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.56
HDI, 0–1
since 1990
Unemployment
3.064
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Nigeria
Nigeria lies in West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea. The Niger and Benue rivers meet in the centre of the country, and the Niger ends in a large delta on the Atlantic coast. Landscapes range from mangrove swamps and rainforest in the south to savannah across the middle and the drier Sahel in the far north, with highlands such as the Jos Plateau. The climate is tropical, with distinct wet and dry seasons. Abuja is the capital, and Lagos, Kano and Ibadan are among its largest cities. English is the official language, and hundreds of languages are spoken, including Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo.
The region was home to many kingdoms and states, including the Nok culture, the Kingdom of Benin, Oyo and the Hausa city-states. After a period of British colonial rule, Nigeria became independent in 1960. The country is known for the Benin Bronzes, for its literature, for music such as Afrobeat and Afrobeats, and for a large film industry, often called Nollywood. Its economy includes oil and gas, agriculture, trade, telecommunications and a growing services sector.
Key facts about Nigeria
- Capital
- Abuja
- Official language
- English
- Currency
- naira (NGN)
- ISO code
- NGA · NG
- Domain · dialling
- .ng · +234
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Nigeria’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
16thof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
51stof 181
From 3 of 3 key statistics
84thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint127thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
120thof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
109thof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
137thof 193
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint107thof 147
From 3 of 3 key statistics
140thof 183
From 4 of 4 key statistics
149thof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
136thof 176
From 4 of 4 key statistics
143rdof 171
From 3 of 4 key statistics
joint168thof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
157thof 175
From 4 of 4 key statistics
179thof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
196thof 200
From 4 of 4 key statistics
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Nigeria’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Nigeria in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Nigeria stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Nigeria sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Nigeria does best5
In the top third of all countries measured. 5 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1st
- 3rd
Position · derived 3rd of 182 · 80.7 · 2025
world median 53.36 (better) · ▲ 2 pts since 2015
- 5th
Position · derived 5th of 182 · 82.52 · 2025
world median 61.66 (better)
- 6th
Position · derived 6th of 182 · 79.99 · 2025
world median 57.72 (better)
- 10thEcological Footprinttop 7%
Position · derived 117th of 126 · 1 = worst · 0.739 · 2025
world median 2.296 (better) · ▲ 2 pts since 2015
Where Nigeria struggles most18
In the bottom third of all countries measured. 18 are within ten places of the worst in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1st
- 1stLife Expectancy at Birthbottom 1%
Position · derived 222nd of 222 · 54.46 · 2023
world median 74.63 (worse)
- 1stMaternal Mortality Ratiobottom 1%
Position · derived 1st of 195 · 1 = worst · 992.83 · 2023
world median 46.65 (worse)
- 1stUnder-Five Mortality Ratebottom 1%
Position · derived 1st of 200 · 1 = worst · 115.65 · 2024
world median 14.54 (worse) · ▼ 3 pts since 2014
- 2ndGovernment Spending on Educationbottom 1%
Position · derived 122nd of 123 · 0.319 · 2023
world median 3.709 (worse)
- 2nd
- 2ndInfant Mortality Ratebottom 1%
Position · derived 2nd of 200 · 1 = worst · 69.77 · 2024
world median 12.26 (worse) · ▼ 4 pts since 2014
- 2ndLife Expectancy at Age 65bottom 1%
Position · derived 221st of 222 · 12.14 · 2023
world median 16.39 (worse) · ▼ 3 pts since 2013
- 4thHarmonized Test Scoresbottom 2%
Position · derived 169th of 172 · 309.02 · 2020
world median 414.32 (worse) · ▼ 2 pts since 2017
- 5thInformal Employment Ratebottom 4%
Position · derived 5th of 97 · 1 = worst · 92.75 · 2025
world median 36.83 (worse)
- 5thViolent Discipline of Childrenbottom 4%
Position · derived 5th of 90 · 1 = worst · 90.4 · 2025
world median 75.8 (worse)
- 6thEconomic Complexity Indexbottom 3%
Rank 140th of 145 · -2.281 · 2024
world median 0.131 (worse) · ▼ 4 pts since 2014
- 6th
- 7thInternal Displacements by Disasterbottom 4%
Position · derived 7th of 160 · 1 = worst · 1,245,000 · 2024
world median 4,750 (worse) · ▼ 56 pts since 2014
- 7thGender Social Norms Indexbottom 7%
Position · derived 7th of 91 · 1 = worst · 99.58 · 2023
world median 91.81 (worse)
- 7thHuman Capital Indexbottom 4%
Position · derived 166th of 172 · 0.361 · 2020
world median 0.564 (worse)
- 7thResearchers per Million Inhabitantsbottom 4%
Position · derived 139th of 145 · 22.12 · 2024
world median 701.95 (worse)
- 9thDeaths in Organized Violencebottom 4%
Position · derived 9th of 59 · 1 = worst · 4,158 · 2025
world median 0 (worse) · ▲ 3 pts since 2015
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Nigeria can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
126th
of 141 · 1990
164th
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
138th
of 173 · 2012
142nd
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
128th
of 134 · 2003
171st
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 21 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
114th
of 132 · 2022
105th
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 4 of 4 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
138th
of 140 · 1995
140th
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
138th
of 172 · 2020
70th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Nigeria has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Food Production Index+57 pts since 2012
- Crop Production Index+48 pts since 2012
- Government AI Readiness Index+45 pts since 2020
Losing ground
Where Nigeria has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)-66 pts since 2014
- Debt Service on External Debt-62 pts since 2014
05In context
Nigeria and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Western Africa
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
- =74
Cabo Verde - 105
Ghana - 119
Senegal - 121
Côte d’Ivoire - 123
Benin - =125
Togo - =140
Sierra Leone - 144Nigeria
- 147
Liberia - =150
Burkina Faso - 152
Guinea - 158
Mali - =159
Gambia - 162
Mauritania - 166
Niger - 168
Guinea-Bissau
06Places
Landmarks of Nigeria
Olumo Rock
Granite outcrop in Abeokuta, Ogun State, historically used as a refuge by the Egba people.
Photo: F.Samuel95 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale
Idanre Hills
Range of inselbergs in Ondo State surrounding the old hilltop town of Idanre.
Photo: Onadeko, A. B., Rödel, M.-O., Liedtke, H. C., and Barej, M. · CC BY 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale
Gidan Rumfa
Gateway to the palace of the Emir of Kano, a residence first built in the fifteenth century.
Photo: Shiraz Chakera · CC BY-SA 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale
Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls
Multi-tiered waterfall near the town of Erin-Ijesha in Osun State.
Photo: Dotun55 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale
Ogbunike Caves
Cave system in a forested valley at Ogbunike, Anambra State.
Photo: Dotun55 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale
07The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Nigeria
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions29
Agriculture Orientation Index102nd of 132position · derived0.16Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)2024
bottom 23% of 132 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)
Nigeria 0.16 · world median 0.305 (worse)
Best in the world 5.38 (Singapore)
No real change since 2014
Central Bank Independence Indexbottom 37%0.54CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
bottom 37% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Nigeria 0.54 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Civic Space Ratings125th of 198position · derived36.23Civic space score (0–100)2025
bottom 37% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Nigeria 36.23 · world median 50.46 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)176th of 192rank0.242ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
bottom 8% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Nigeria 0.242 · world median 0.387 (worse)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationbottom 6%39.7Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
bottom 6% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Nigeria 39.7 · world median 98.4 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption177th of 211position · derived-1.068Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 16% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Nigeria -1.068 · world median -0.197 (worse)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index142nd of 181rank26CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
bottom 21% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Nigeria 26 · world median 39 (worse)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Country Policy and Institutional Assessment37th of 78position · derived3.25IDA Resource Allocation Index (1 = low to 6 = high)2025
top 48% of 78 countries measured
World Bank Group · IDA Resource Allocation Index (1 = low to 6 = high)
Nigeria 3.25 · world median 3.246 (better)
Best in the world 4.225 (Rwanda)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2015
Debt Service on External Debt29th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst21.91Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)2024
bottom 26% of 109 countries measured
World Bank Group · Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)
Nigeria 21.91 · world median 12.93 (worse)
Best in the world 0.285 (Iran)
▼ -62 percentile points since 2014
External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)35th of 110position · derived · 1 = worst60.04External debt stocks (% of GNI)2024
bottom 31% of 110 countries measured
World Bank Group · External debt stocks (% of GNI)
Nigeria 60.04 · world median 43.94 (worse)
Best in the world 2.213 (Iran)
▼ -66 percentile points since 2014
Government AI Readiness Index70th of 195rank50.79AI readiness score (0–100)2025
top 36% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Nigeria 50.79 · world median 40.19 (better)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
▲ +45 percentile points since 2020
Government Effectiveness182nd of 209position · derived-0.913Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
bottom 13% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Nigeria -0.913 · world median 0.101 (worse)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Government Spending on Education122nd of 123position · derived0.319Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)2023
bottom 1% of 123 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)
Nigeria 0.319 · world median 3.709 (worse)
Best in the world 16.39 (Kiribati)
No real change since 2013
GovTech Maturity Index119th of 196position · derived0.512GTMI score (0–1)2025
bottom 39% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Nigeria 0.512 · world median 0.63 (worse)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index116th of 175position · derived0.418Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
bottom 34% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Nigeria 0.418 · world median 0.676 (worse)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index96th of 176position · derived0.311Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 46% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Nigeria 0.311 · world median 0.353 (worse)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Open Data Inventory90th of 168rank56ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
bottom 46% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Nigeria 56 · world median 59 (worse)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▼ -26 percentile points since 2015
Political Corruption Index24th of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.834Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
bottom 13% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Nigeria 0.834 · world median 0.518 (worse)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Public Sector Employment96th of 135position · derived8.015Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
bottom 29% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
Nigeria 8.015 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Public Sector Wage Bill165th of 168position · derived1.688Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
bottom 2% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Nigeria 1.688 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
No real change since 2012
Regulatory Quality152nd of 209position · derived-0.646Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 27% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Nigeria -0.646 · world median -0.093 (worse)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Rule of Law165th of 211position · derived-0.951Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 22% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Nigeria -0.951 · world median -0.102 (worse)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators95th of 188position · derived69.12SPI overall score (0–100)2024
bottom 50% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Nigeria 69.12 · world median 69.3 (worse)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
No real change since 2016
Trade Union Density103rd of 139position · derived9.943Employees who are trade union members (%)2020
bottom 26% of 139 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employees who are trade union members (%)
Nigeria 9.943 · world median 16.68 (worse)
Best in the world 91.42 (Iceland)
No earlier reading to compare
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index86th of 176position · derived0.505Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
top 49% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Nigeria 0.505 · world median 0.497 (better)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2015
Voice and Accountability137th of 206position · derived-0.661Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 34% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Nigeria -0.661 · world median -0.022 (worse)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
No real change since 2015
Women, Business and the Law147th of 190position · derived66.25WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
bottom 22% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Nigeria 66.25 · world median 81.25 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2014
Economy & Innovation23
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution85th of 139position · derived63.26Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 39% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Nigeria 63.26 · world median 72.83 (worse)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
Adjusted Net Savings21st of 118position · derived18.46Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)2021
top 17% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)
Nigeria 18.46 · world median 8.389 (better)
Best in the world 32.18 (Bangladesh)
▲ +40 percentile points since 2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)22nd of 158position · derived22.98Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
top 13% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
Nigeria 22.98 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Crop Production Index46th of 195position · derived120.89Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 23% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Nigeria 120.89 · world median 106.23 (better)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▲ +48 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports61st of 170position · derived33.96Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 36% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
Nigeria 33.96 · world median 25.42 (better)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
▲ +43 percentile points since 2014
Economic Complexity Index140th of 145rank-2.281ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
bottom 3% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Nigeria -2.281 · world median 0.131 (worse)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit133rd of 179position · derived20.82Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
bottom 26% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Nigeria 20.82 · world median 35.95 (worse)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index46th of 195position · derived119.85Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 23% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Nigeria 119.85 · world median 106.08 (better)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▲ +57 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowsbottom 38%1.377FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
bottom 38% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Nigeria 1.377 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▲ +20 percentile points since 2015
GDP Growth71st of 186position · derived4.013GDP growth (annual %)2025
top 38% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Nigeria 4.013 · world median 3.396 (better)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)129th of 185position · derived8,145GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
bottom 30% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Nigeria 8,145 · world median 17,265 (worse)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
No real change since 2015
Global Innovation Index105th of 139rank21.08GII score (0–100)2025
bottom 25% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
Nigeria 21.08 · world median 28.52 (worse)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2022
ICT Goods Exports119th of 119position · derived0ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)2024
bottom 1% of 120 countries measured · 120 share 119 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)
Nigeria 0 · world median 0.975 (worse)
Best in the world 61.45 (Hong Kong)
No real change since 2014
ICT Services Exports81st of 118position · derived4.038ICT services exports (% of services exports)2024
bottom 32% of 118 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT services exports (% of services exports)
Nigeria 4.038 · world median 7.474 (worse)
Best in the world 56.25 (Ireland)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2014
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)134th of 158position · derived16.44Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 15% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
Nigeria 16.44 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
▼ -24 percentile points since 2015
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index49th of 175rank116.04LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
top 29% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
Nigeria 116.04 · world median 56.21 (better)
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
No real change since 2016
Livestock Production Index75th of 194position · derived112.91Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 38% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Nigeria 112.91 · world median 107.06 (better)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▲ +39 percentile points since 2012
Logistics Performance Index88th of 139rank2.6LPI score (1–5)2023
bottom 34% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · LPI score (1–5)
Nigeria 2.6 · world median 2.9 (worse)
Best in the world 4.3 (Singapore)
▼ -19 percentile points since 2014
Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)92nd of 132position · derived8.257Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 31% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)
Nigeria 8.257 · world median 11.26
Highest 43.97 (Puerto Rico)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2015
Researchers per Million Inhabitants139th of 145position · derived22.12Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)2024
bottom 4% of 145 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)
Nigeria 22.12 · world median 701.95 (worse)
Best in the world 18,130 (Liechtenstein)
No earlier reading to compare
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Productstop 19%9.34Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)2022
top 19% of 143 countries measured
World Bank Group · Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)
Nigeria 9.34 · world median 3.66
Highest 29.52 (Bermuda)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)50th of 180position · derived8.553Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
top 25% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Nigeria 8.553 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2011
World Energy Trilemma Index94th of 99rank39.2Trilemma score (0–100)2023
bottom 4% of 126 countries measured · 126 share 99 positions
World Energy Council · Trilemma score (0–100)
Nigeria 39.2 · world median 63.8 (worse)
Best in the world 83.2 (Denmark)
No earlier reading to compare
Work & Labour19
Average Weekly Hours Worked87th of 182position · derived39.53Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
top 48% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Nigeria 39.53 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
▼ -26 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Agriculture50th of 182position · derived33.53Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
top 27% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Nigeria 33.53 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Industry113th of 182position · derived17.01Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
bottom 38% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Nigeria 17.01 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Services130th of 182position · derived49.46Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
bottom 29% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Nigeria 49.46 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio6th of 182position · derived79.99Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
top 3% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Nigeria 79.99 · world median 57.72 (better)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Female Labour Force Participation Rate3rd of 182position · derived80.7Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 1% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Nigeria 80.7 · world median 53.36 (better)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Female Share of Senior and Middle Management34th of 86position · derived37.86Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)2024
top 39% of 86 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)
Nigeria 37.86 · world median 35.86 (better)
Best in the world 56.69 (Nauru)
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Firms with a Female Top Manager122nd of 179position · derived14.27Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
bottom 32% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Nigeria 14.27 · world median 19.16 (worse)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
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GDP per Person Employed132nd of 168position · derived17,120GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
bottom 22% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Nigeria 17,120 · world median 47,384 (worse)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2015
Informal Employment Rate5th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst92.75Informal employment (% of total employment)2025
bottom 4% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Informal employment (% of total employment)
Nigeria 92.75 · world median 36.83 (worse)
Best in the world 0.857 (Hungary)
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Labour Force Participation Rate5th of 182position · derived82.52Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 2% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Nigeria 82.52 · world median 61.66 (better)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked155th of 182position · derived5.6Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
bottom 15% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Nigeria 5.6 · world median 22.16 (worse)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Self-Employment Rate5th of 182position · derived86.15Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
top 2% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Nigeria 86.15 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
No real change since 2015
Unemployment Rate139th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst3.064Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
top 24% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Nigeria 3.064 · world median 5.084 (better)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Vulnerable Employment32nd of 182position · derived · 1 = worst66.48Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
bottom 17% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Nigeria 66.48 · world median 28.67 (worse)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Working Poverty Ratebottom 28%27.91Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)2025
bottom 28% of 113 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)
Nigeria 27.91 · world median 4.885 (worse)
Best in the world 0.007 (Bhutan)
No real change since 2015
Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training64th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst11.91Youth not in education, employment or training (%)2024
top 34% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Youth not in education, employment or training (%)
Nigeria 11.91 · world median 14.31 (better)
Best in the world 3.975 (Iceland)
▲ +43 percentile points since 2016
Youth Unemployment Rate155th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst5.34Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
top 15% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Nigeria 5.34 · world median 12.83 (better)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Education & Knowledge10
Academic Freedom Index23rd of 176position · derived0.876Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
top 13% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Nigeria 0.876 · world median 0.619 (better)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate140th of 172position · derived70.41Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 19% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Nigeria 70.41 · world median 93.99 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling168th of 195position · derived10.51Expected years of schooling2023
bottom 14% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Nigeria 10.51 · world median 13.34 (worse)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Female Share of Researchersbottom 30%30.62Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)2024
bottom 30% of 153 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)
Nigeria 30.62 · world median 38.17
Highest 76.54 (Myanmar)
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Harmonized Test Scores169th of 172position · derived309.02Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
bottom 2% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
Nigeria 309.02 · world median 414.32 (worse)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2017
Learning-Adjusted Years of School146th of 172position · derived5.038Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
bottom 15% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
Nigeria 5.038 · world median 7.941 (worse)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2017
Mean Years of Schooling131st of 193position · derived7.586Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
bottom 32% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Nigeria 7.586 · world median 9.933 (worse)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Primary Completion Rate131st of 165position · derived76.79Primary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 21% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Nigeria 76.79 · world median 97.43 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Upper Secondary Completion Rate90th of 164position · derived57.75Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
bottom 45% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Nigeria 57.75 · world median 64.87 (worse)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
No real change since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratebottom 16%81.3615–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 16% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Nigeria 81.36 · world median 98.22 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing21
Children with Functional Difficultiestop 36%15.5Children aged 5-17 with a functional difficulty (%)2024
top 36% of 62 countries measured
UNICEF · Children aged 5-17 with a functional difficulty (%)
Nigeria 15.5 · world median 13
Highest 35.2 (Afghanistan)
No earlier reading to compare
Dietary Energy Supply131st of 155position · derived2,444Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
bottom 16% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Nigeria 2,444 · world median 2,982 (worse)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months101st of 136position · derived28.78Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)2024
bottom 26% of 136 countries measured
UNICEF · Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)
Nigeria 28.78 · world median 40.74 (worse)
Best in the world 83.3 (Burundi)
No earlier reading to compare
Female Genital Mutilation Prevalencetop 30%13.9Women aged 15-49 who have undergone FGM (%)2024
top 30% of 31 countries measured
UNICEF · Women aged 15-49 who have undergone FGM (%)
Nigeria 13.9 · world median 34.1 (better)
Best in the world 0.3 (Uganda)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Inequality Index171st of 172rank0.677GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
bottom 1% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Nigeria 0.677 · world median 0.351 (worse)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
No real change since 2013
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index37th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst0.175MPI (0–1)2025
bottom 33% of 109 countries measured
Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) · MPI (0–1)
Nigeria 0.175 · world median 0.039 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (Serbia)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2018
Global Report on Food Crises30th of 44position · derived · 1 = worst16In IPC Phase 3+ (% of analysed population)2024
top 33% of 44 countries measured
Food Security Information Network (FSIN) · In IPC Phase 3+ (% of analysed population)
Nigeria 16 · world median 22 (better)
Best in the world 3 (El Salvador)
▲ +20 percentile points since 2016
Global Violent Deaths34th of 206position · derived · 1 = worst17.35Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
bottom 16% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Nigeria 17.35 · world median 4.02 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2011
Human Capital Index166th of 172position · derived0.361HCI score (0–1)2020
bottom 4% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Nigeria 0.361 · world median 0.564 (worse)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
No real change since 2017
Human Development Index164th of 193rank0.56HDI score (0–1)2023
bottom 15% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Nigeria 0.56 · world median 0.762 (worse)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate2nd of 200position · derived · 1 = worst69.77Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 1% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Nigeria 69.77 · world median 12.26 (worse)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
INFORM Severity Index14th of 81position · derived · 1 = worst4.1INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)2025
bottom 17% of 81 countries measured
ACAPS · INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)
Nigeria 4.1 · world median 3.1 (worse)
Best in the world 1.3 (Trinidad and Tobago)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2020
Life Expectancy at Age 65221st of 222position · derived12.14Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
bottom 1% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Nigeria 12.14 · world median 16.39 (worse)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth222nd of 222position · derived54.46Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
bottom 1% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Nigeria 54.46 · world median 74.63 (worse)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio1st of 195position · derived · 1 = worst992.83Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
bottom 1% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Nigeria 992.83 · world median 46.65 (worse)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
No real change since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare115th of 178position · derived0.98Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
bottom 35% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Nigeria 0.98 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
No real change since 2014
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity18th of 127position · derived · 1 = worst24.3Population in severe food insecurity (%)2023
bottom 13% of 133 countries measured · 133 share 127 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population in severe food insecurity (%)
Nigeria 24.3 · world median 4.7 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (7 countries tied)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2015
Prevalence of Undernourishment27th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst19.9Population undernourished (%)2023
bottom 16% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Nigeria 19.9 · world median 5.2 (worse)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2013
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five23rd of 162position · derived · 1 = worst33.8Children under 5 who are stunted (%)2024
bottom 14% of 162 countries measured
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Children under 5 who are stunted (%)
Nigeria 33.8 · world median 13.8 (worse)
Best in the world 0.518 (Latvia)
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Under-Five Mortality Rate1st of 200position · derived · 1 = worst115.65Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
bottom 1% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Nigeria 115.65 · world median 14.54 (worse)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Violent Discipline of Children5th of 90position · derived · 1 = worst90.4Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)2025
bottom 4% of 90 countries measured
UNICEF · Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)
Nigeria 90.4 · world median 75.8 (worse)
Best in the world 37.6 (Qatar)
No earlier reading to compare
Development & Human Capital8
Access to Electricitybottom 15%62.5Population with electricity access (%)2024
bottom 15% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Nigeria 62.5 · world median 100 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield142nd of 179position · derived1,549Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
bottom 21% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Nigeria 1,549 · world median 3,072 (worse)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Child Marriage24th of 143position · derived · 1 = worst33.4Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
bottom 16% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Nigeria 33.4 · world median 17.1 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Coefficient of Human Inequality38th of 169position · derived · 1 = worst31.7Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
bottom 22% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Nigeria 31.7 · world median 17.05 (worse)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Gender Development Index157th of 184position · derived0.892Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
bottom 15% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Nigeria 0.892 · world median 0.971 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index135th of 169position · derived0.379IHDI (0–1)2023
bottom 20% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Nigeria 0.379 · world median 0.609 (worse)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2013
Net Official Development Assistance Received94th of 130position · derived0.755Net ODA received (% of GNI)2023
bottom 28% of 130 countries measured
OECD Development Assistance Committee · Net ODA received (% of GNI)
Nigeria 0.755 · world median 2.579
Highest 101.78 (Tuvalu)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI124th of 156position · derived0.548PHDI (0–1)2023
bottom 21% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Nigeria 0.548 · world median 0.678 (worse)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
No real change since 2013
Environment & Sustainability23
Agricultural Emissions19th of 193position · derived84,878Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
top 9% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Nigeria 84,878 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Agricultural Irrigated Land106th of 121position · derived0.323Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)2023
bottom 13% of 121 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)
Nigeria 0.323 · world median 3.66
Highest 89.04 (Bangladesh)
No earlier reading to compare
Agricultural Land10th of 209position · derived76.2Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
top 4% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Nigeria 76.2 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
No real change since 2013
Arable Land per Person77th of 206position · derived0.162Arable land (hectares per person)2023
top 37% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Nigeria 0.162 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
No real change since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity90th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst495.63Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
bottom 46% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Nigeria 495.63 · world median 468.81 (worse)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
No real change since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)131st of 190rank0.49ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
bottom 31% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Nigeria 0.49 · world median 0.45 (worse)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita173rd of 210position · derived · 1 = worst0.584Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
top 18% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Nigeria 0.584 · world median 3.21 (better)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Ecological Footprint117th of 126position · derived · 1 = worst0.739Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)2025
top 7% of 126 countries measured
Global Footprint Network · Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)
Nigeria 0.739 · world median 2.296 (better)
Best in the world 0.514 (Yemen)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)top 8%1.151Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
top 8% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Nigeria 1.151 · world median 2.738 (better)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
No real change since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare174th of 188position · derived4.239Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
bottom 9% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Nigeria 4.239 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Forest Area124th of 210position · derived23.21Forest area (% of land area)2023
bottom 42% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Nigeria 23.21 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster7th of 160position · derived · 1 = worst1,245,000New displacements by disaster (people)2024
bottom 4% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
Nigeria 1,245,000 · world median 4,750 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
▼ -56 percentile points since 2014
Land Under Cereal Production6th of 179position · derived18,112,703Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
top 3% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Nigeria 18,112,703 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Livestock Density113th of 188position · derived0.42Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
bottom 40% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Nigeria 0.42 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation114th of 190position · derived25Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 41% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Nigeria 25 · world median 35.66 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index157th of 190rank37.6ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
bottom 17% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Nigeria 37.6 · world median 47.44 (worse)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area123rd of 150position · derived0.06Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
bottom 21% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Nigeria 0.06 · world median 0.725 (worse)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita128th of 181position · derived990.36Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
bottom 29% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Nigeria 990.36 · world median 2,528 (worse)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation106th of 190position · derived25Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 45% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Nigeria 25 · world median 31.14 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress53rd of 177position · derived · 1 = worst29.71Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
bottom 30% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Nigeria 29.71 · world median 10 (worse)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
No real change since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector107th of 171position · derived44.17Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
bottom 38% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Nigeria 44.17 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
No real change since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationbottom 15%0.346Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 15% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Nigeria 0.346 · world median 5.769 (worse)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▼ -32 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index60th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst9.19WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
bottom 31% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Nigeria 9.19 · world median 4.17 (worse)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
No real change since 2015
Gender & Equality4
Sex Ratio at Birthbottom 22%103.8Male births per 100 female births2023
bottom 22% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Nigeria 103.8 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Social Institutions and Gender Index39th of 140position · derived · 1 = worst39.5SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)2023
bottom 27% of 140 countries measured
OECD · SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)
Nigeria 39.5 · world median 25.2 (worse)
Best in the world 6.7 (Norway)
No earlier reading to compare
Women's Political Empowerment Index100th of 176position · derived0.732Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
bottom 43% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Nigeria 0.732 · world median 0.772 (worse)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index88th of 176position · derived0.348Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
top 50% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Nigeria 0.348 · world median 0.339 (better)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index90th of 176position · derived0.317Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 49% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Nigeria 0.317 · world median 0.321 (worse)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index41st of 176position · derived0.849Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
top 23% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Nigeria 0.849 · world median 0.693 (better)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media69th of 176position · derived0.916Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
top 39% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Nigeria 0.916 · world median 0.565 (better)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns85th of 176position · derived1.078Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
top 48% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Nigeria 1.078 · world median 1.023 (better)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Military Dimension Indexbottom 18%0.312Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
bottom 18% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Nigeria 0.312 · world median 0.1 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▼ -25 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index80th of 176position · derived0.323Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
top 45% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Nigeria 0.323 · world median 0.298 (better)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index143rd of 176position · derived0.327Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
bottom 19% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Nigeria 0.327 · world median 0.79 (worse)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence9th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst4,158Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
bottom 4% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Nigeria 4,158 · world median 0 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Global Militarisation Index132nd of 149rank · 1 = worst57.62GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
top 11% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Nigeria 57.62 · world median 100.66 (better)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
INFORM Risk Index13th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst7.1INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
bottom 7% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Nigeria 7.1 · world median 3.7 (worse)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence196th of 211position · derived-1.739Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 7% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Nigeria -1.739 · world median 0.171 (worse)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
No real change since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors55th of 171position · derived · 1 = worst0.084Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
bottom 32% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Nigeria 0.084 · world median -0.661 (worse)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
▲ +29 percentile points since 2015
Refugees by Country of Origintop 5%478,150Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
top 5% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Nigeria 478,150 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumtop 24%18,192Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
top 24% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Nigeria 18,192 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
▲ +28 percentile points since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumtop 26%123,848Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
top 26% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Nigeria 123,848 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▲ +33 percentile points since 2015
Mobility & Trade4
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs91st of 174position · derived · 1 = worst4.386Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
top 48% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Nigeria 4.386 · world median 4.456 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiobottom 29%16.3Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
bottom 29% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Nigeria 16.3 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2012
Cost of Sending Remittances26th of 93position · derived · 1 = worst4.635Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)2023
bottom 27% of 93 countries measured
World Bank Group · Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)
Nigeria 4.635 · world median 3.225 (worse)
Best in the world -49.69 (Malawi)
▼ -17 percentile points since 2016
Net Migration Ratebottom 45%-0.254Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
bottom 45% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Nigeria -0.254 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2013
Poverty & Inequality1
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linestop 6%56.2Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
top 6% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
Nigeria 56.2 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Money & Public Finance1
Short-Term Share of External Debtbottom 21%20.44Short-term debt (% of total external debt)2024
bottom 21% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Short-term debt (% of total external debt)
Nigeria 20.44 · world median 9.376 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (5 countries tied)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2014
Energy5
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)bottom 11%-6.124Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
bottom 11% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Nigeria -6.124 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
▼ -33 percentile points since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationbottom 41%0Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 41% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
Nigeria 0 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitabottom 18%7.551Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
bottom 18% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Nigeria 7.551 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Scorebottom 41%36.98Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)2023
bottom 41% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)
Nigeria 36.98 · world median 48.23 (worse)
Best in the world 95.93 (South Korea)
▲ +37 percentile points since 2013
RISE Renewable Energy Policy Scorebottom 47%32.42Renewable energy policy score (0–100)2023
bottom 47% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Renewable energy policy score (0–100)
Nigeria 32.42 · world median 33.26 (worse)
Best in the world 89.52 (Denmark)
▲ +32 percentile points since 2013
Digital & Technology2
Mobile Phone Ownership104th of 140position · derived83.77Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 26% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)
Nigeria 83.77 · world median 91.68 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Libya)
No earlier reading to compare
Smartphone Ownership124th of 140position · derived33.68Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 12% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)
Nigeria 33.68 · world median 78.78 (worse)
Best in the world 97.36 (Sweden)
No earlier reading to compare
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratetop 9%32.95Births per 1,000 population2023
top 9% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Nigeria 32.95 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Crude Death Ratetop 10%11.74Deaths per 1,000 population2023
top 10% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Nigeria 11.74 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
Median Age of the Populationbottom 8%17.75Median age (years)2023
bottom 8% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Nigeria 17.75 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overbottom 12%3.028Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
bottom 12% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Nigeria 3.028 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Population Densitytop 24%250.21People per square kilometre of land2023
top 24% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Nigeria 250.21 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Population Growth Ratetop 21%2.096Population growth (% per year)2023
top 21% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Nigeria 2.096 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Population Under Age 15top 8%41.49Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
top 8% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Nigeria 41.49 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationtop 19%102.25Males per 100 females2023
top 19% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Nigeria 102.25 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiotop 9%80.25People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
top 9% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Nigeria 80.25 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Total Fertility Ratetop 6%4.482Live births per woman2023
top 6% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Nigeria 4.482 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
No real change since 2013
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include Nigeria. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff · last seen 2018
- Business Ready: Operational Efficiency
- Business Ready: Public Services
- Business Ready: Regulatory Framework
- Container Port Traffic · last seen 2023
- Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)
- Fatal Occupational Injuries
- General Government Consumption
- Gini Index · last seen 2022
- GNI per Capita (PPP) · last seen 2021
- Government Funding per Primary Student
- Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)
- Gross Savings (% of GDP)
- Household Consumption
- Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)
- Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary
- Income Share Held by Lowest 20% · last seen 2022
- Income Share Held by Richest 10% · last seen 2022
- Learning Poverty
- Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person · last seen 2022
- Out-of-School Rate, Primary · last seen 2023
- Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiary · last seen 2011
- Palma Ratio · last seen 2022
- PISA Mathematics Performance
- PISA Reading Performance
- PISA Science Performance
- Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2022
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day · last seen 2022
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day · last seen 2022
- Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate · last seen 2023
- Prosperity Gap · last seen 2022
- Research and Development Spending · last seen 2019
- School Life Expectancy · last seen 2011
- Secondary School Enrolment · last seen 2023
- Societal Poverty Rate · last seen 2022
- Tertiary Enrolment Ratio · last seen 2011
- Trade (% of GDP)
- Upper Secondary Attainment · last seen 2021
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Nigeria: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/nigeria