Nigeria GDP — 2026 Economy Size, Data & Ranking
Nigeria's GDP was $290.8 billion in December 2025, up from $252.3 billion the previous year. A year earlier it stood at $252.3 billion.
Nigeria's GDP stands at $290.8 billion as of December 2025. The GDP currently sits at $290.8 billion (up from $252.3 billion in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between $4.2 billion and $668.2 billion, and is $38.5 billion higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 214 economies tracked on this platform, Nigeria ranks #50 on GDP by latest value. It rose from $252.3 billion in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier $252.3 billion.
What's driving it
The size of the economy reflects population, productivity and prices, and grows with investment, trade and technological gains.
Recent readings
| Period | GDP |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $290.8 billion |
| Dec 2024 | $252.3 billion |
| Dec 2023 | $487.4 billion |
| Dec 2022 | $647.0 billion |
| Dec 2021 | $609.1 billion |
| Dec 2020 | $598.6 billion |
| Dec 2019 | $668.2 billion |
| Dec 2018 | $421.7 billion |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
How Big Is the Economy of Nigeria in 2026?
Nigeria's GDP was $290.8 billion in December 2025, up from $252.3 billion the previous year. A year earlier it stood at $252.3 billion.
Is the GDP rising or falling in Nigeria?
It rose in the latest reading — $290.8 billion in December 2025 versus $252.3 billion a year earlier. Year on year it is higher.
What is GDP?
It measures the total value of all goods and services produced, the headline measure of economy size.