Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents in Nigeria

Nigeria: Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents was 14.81 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
14.81 billion
Change on year
down 23.1%
World rank
46th
of 174 countries
All-time high
19.26 billion
in 2022
All-time low
142.75 million
in 2004
Years of data
23
2001–2023

Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents in Nigeria, 2001–2023

05.0B10.0B15.0B20.0B2001201220232001: 152.2M2002: 149.9M2003: 154.4M2004: 142.8M2005: 180.5M2006: 283.9M2007: 2.0B2008: 1.7B2009: 1.3B2010: 1.1B2011: 3.6B2012: 2.3B2013: 3.4B2014: 7.4B2015: 8.1B2016: 6.3B2017: 8.1B2018: 11.2B2019: 16.0B2020: 15.5B2021: 13.6B2022: 19.3B2023: 14.8B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in Nigeria is 14.81 billion, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.1% on the previous year and up 339.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in Nigeria peaked at 19.26 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 142.75 million, in 2004.

Nigeria ranks 46th of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents in Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (ODCS) (US dollar) in Nigeria, 2001 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2001 152.15 million
2002 149.93 million -1.5%
2003 154.44 million +3.0%
2004 142.75 million -7.6%
2005 180.45 million +26.4%
2006 283.89 million +57.3%
2007 2.05 billion +620.6%
2008 1.75 billion -14.6%
2009 1.33 billion -24.1%
2010 1.10 billion -16.9%
2011 3.59 billion +225.4%
2012 2.34 billion -34.8%
2013 3.37 billion +43.8%
2014 7.42 billion +120.4%
2015 8.10 billion +9.2%
2016 6.29 billion -22.3%
2017 8.15 billion +29.5%
2018 11.15 billion +36.9%
2019 16.01 billion +43.6%
2020 15.49 billion -3.3%
2021 13.60 billion -12.2%
2022 19.26 billion +41.6%
2023 14.81 billion -23.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 687.07 million 142.75 million 2.05 billion 9
2010s 6.75 billion 1.10 billion 16.01 billion 10
2020s 15.79 billion 13.60 billion 19.26 billion 4

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 43 Jordan 17.53 billion compare
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  3. 45 Colombia 15.21 billion compare
  4. 47 Greece 13.80 billion compare
  5. 48 Peru 12.64 billion compare
  6. 49 Kazakhstan 11.89 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in Nigeria?
Liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents in Nigeria was 14.81 billion in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 19.26 billion in 2022.
What is the lowest liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 142.75 million in 2004.
How does Nigeria rank for liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents?
Nigeria ranks 46th out of 174 countries with data for 2023.
Is liabilities, international liquidity, liabilities to nonresidents rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 339.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (ODCS) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents (ODCS) (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
177 places, 3,948 data points, 1999–2025
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