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NigeriaGDP per Capita (USD)

Category: EconomySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #168 of 192Updated April 2026
Latest Value
$1,451
2027
YoY Change
+5.2%
20262027
Global Rank
#168
of 192 countries
Maximum
$4,363
2014
Minimum
$765
2000
CAGR
+2.4%
28 years
Last
$1,451
Previous
$1,378
Highest
$4,363
Lowest
$765
Unit
Current USD
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook

Nigeria's gdp per capita was $1,451 in 2027, ranking #168 out of 192 countries. This represents a +5.2% change from 2026. Over the past 28 years, the highest recorded value was $4,363 (2014) and the lowest was $765 (2000). Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.

Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook

Historical Data

YearValueChange
2027$1,451+5.2%
2026$1,378+14.9%
2025$1,200+10.7%
2024$1,084-49.3%
2023$2,139-26.1%
2022$2,893+3.7%
2021$2,789-0.3%
2020$2,798-12.3%
2019$3,190+10.1%
2018$2,898+9.7%
2017$2,642-9.5%
2016$2,918-20.1%
2015$3,651-16.3%
2014$4,363+7.5%
2013$4,059+8.7%
2012$3,734+8.2%
2011$3,451+9.2%
2010$3,161+20.2%
2009$2,631-12.4%
2008$3,002+22.3%
2007$2,454+16.1%
2006$2,113+27.6%
2005$1,656+26.5%
2004$1,310+23.0%
2003$1,064+6.4%
2002$1,000+24.9%
2001$801+4.8%
2000$765

IMF Forecast

Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.

YearProjected ValueChange from Previous
2026Forecast$1,378+14.9%
2027Forecast$1,451+5.2%

Top Countries — GDP per Capita (USD)

#CountryValueYear
1Liechtenstein$246,7382026
2Luxembourg$154,1152026
3Ireland$135,2472026
4Switzerland$118,1732026
5Iceland$108,5912026
6Singapore$99,0422026
7Norway$96,5802026
8United States$92,8832026
9Denmark$82,7062026
10Netherlands$77,8812026
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About This Indicator

Definition

GDP per capita is the gross domestic product divided by the midyear population. It provides a rough measure of average economic output per person and is widely used as an indicator of a country's standard of living.

Methodology

Calculated by dividing nominal GDP (in current USD) by the total midyear population. The IMF uses its own GDP estimates and UN population projections. This measure uses market exchange rates for currency conversion.

Unit

Current USD

Source: IMF World Economic OutlookCoverage: 20002027View original source →