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NigeriaFirms Using Banks to Finance Investment (%)

Category: FinanceSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #108 of 117Updated April 2026
Latest Value
5.2%
2025
YoY Change
-24.7%
20142025
Global Rank
#108
of 117 countries
Maximum
6.9%
2014
Minimum
2.7%
2007
CAGR
+3.7%
3 years
Last
5.2%
Previous
6.9%
Highest
6.9%
Lowest
2.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators

Nigeria's firms using banks to finance investment (%) was 5.2% in 2025, ranking #108 out of 117 countries. This represents a -24.7% change from 2014. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 6.9% (2014) and the lowest was 2.7% (2007). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators

Historical Data

YearValueChange
20255.2%-24.7%
20146.9%+155.9%
20072.7%

Top Countries — Firms Using Banks to Finance Investment (%)

#CountryValueYear
1Israel83.2%2024
2Central African Republic56.5%2023
3India56.1%2022
4Peru54.0%2023
5France48.9%2021
6Italy48.8%2024
7Malawi47.7%2025
8Belgium47.7%2024
9Burundi47.2%2025
10Poland46.8%2025
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About This Indicator

Definition

Percentage of firms using banks to finance purchases of fixed assets.

Methodology

Data compiled by Enterprise Surveys, World Bank (WB), uri: https://www.enterprisesurveys.org/en/data.

Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsCoverage: 20022025View original source →