Share of World GDP: Nigeria
Nigeria's share of world gdp is currently 1.1% as of 2026. # Nigeria Share of World GDP Nigeria currently accounts for 1.
Current (2026)
1.1%
+1.1% y/y
Peak (2014)
1.2%
Low (1999)
0.7%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1990–2026 · 41 pts
Share of World GDP — Nigeria
1990 — 2026
Share of World GDP — Nigeria
Analysis# Nigeria Share of World GDP
Nigeria currently accounts for 1.091% of global GDP in 2026, representing a 28.4% increase since 1990. The country reached its all-time peak of 1.227% in 2014 before declining over the subsequent decade. This peak-to-present gap of 0.136 percentage points reflects economic headwinds, though Nigeria remains substantially above its 1999 low of 0.696%, demonstrating long-term growth resilience.
The 2014 peak marked the end of Nigeria's most expansive growth phase. Since then, the economy has stabilized around 1.06–1.13%, with recent years showing modest recovery from a 2021 trough of 1.056%. Projections suggest continued gradual strengthening through 2026, positioning Nigeria to consolidate its status as Africa's largest economy while gradually reclaiming lost ground against global economic output.
Historical Data
41 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 1.1% | +0.90% |
| 2029 | 1.1% | +0.81% |
| 2028 | 1.1% | +0.82% |
| 2027 | 1.1% | +0.73% |
| 2026 | 1.1% | +1.11% |
| 2025 | 1.1% | +0.84% |
| 2024 | 1.1% | +0.75% |
| 2023 | 1.1% | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 1.1% | +0.66% |
| 2021 | 1.1% | -6.63% |
| 2020 | 1.1% | +0.53% |
| 2019 | 1.1% | +1.72% |
| 2018 | 1.1% | -2.12% |
| 2017 | 1.1% | -2.84% |
| 2016 | 1.2% | -4.59% |
| 2015 | 1.2% | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 1.2% | +2.76% |
| 2013 | 1.2% | +1.96% |
| 2012 | 1.2% | +1.04% |
| 2011 | 1.2% | +1.05% |
Show all 41 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.1% | +5.81% |
| 2009 | 1.1% | +9.05% |
| 2008 | 1.0% | +4.30% |
| 2007 | 1.0% | +2.03% |
| 2006 | 0.9% | +1.41% |
| 2005 | 0.9% | +2.33% |
| 2004 | 0.9% | +5.02% |
| 2003 | 0.9% | +5.67% |
| 2002 | 0.8% | +11.55% |
| 2001 | 0.7% | +4.01% |
| 2000 | 0.7% | +0.43% |
| 1999 | 0.7% | -2.79% |
| 1998 | 0.7% | -0.28% |
| 1997 | 0.7% | -1.10% |
| 1996 | 0.7% | +0.28% |
| 1995 | 0.7% | -1.76% |
| 1994 | 0.7% | -2.51% |
| 1993 | 0.8% | -0.26% |
| 1992 | 0.8% | -8.23% |
| 1991 | 0.8% | -2.82% |
| 1990 | 0.8% | — |
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