Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate in Nigeria

Nigeria: Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate was 28.4 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
28.4 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 186.2%
World rank
35th
of 105 countries
All-time high
605.35 % change on previous year
in 1990
All-time low
-199.75 % change on previous year
in 1985
Years of data
53
1971–2024

Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1971–2024

-2000200400600197119972024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, net financial flows, ida (nfl, current us$), annual growth rate in Nigeria stood at 28.4 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 186.2% on the previous year and down 21.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net financial flows, ida (nfl, current us$), annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 605.35 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -199.75 % change on previous year, in 1985.

That places Nigeria 35th out of 105 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate in Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -0.8264 % change on previous year —
1972 215.99 % change on previous year -26234.2%
1973 10.6 % change on previous year -95.1%
1974 -17.32 % change on previous year -263.4%
1975 -79.26 % change on previous year +357.6%
1976 -92.54 % change on previous year +16.8%
1978 -110.48 % change on previous year +19.4%
1979 -93.69 % change on previous year -15.2%
1980 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1981 0.2506 % change on previous year —
1982 -0.2513 % change on previous year -200.3%
1983 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1984 0 % change on previous year —
1985 -199.75 % change on previous year —
1986 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1987 0 % change on previous year —
1988 0 % change on previous year —
1989 0 % change on previous year —
1990 605.35 % change on previous year —
1991 257.28 % change on previous year -57.5%
1992 6.4 % change on previous year -97.5%
1993 58.95 % change on previous year +821.1%
1994 61.23 % change on previous year +3.9%
1995 44.27 % change on previous year -27.7%
1996 5.02 % change on previous year -88.7%
1997 -8.52 % change on previous year -269.7%
1998 63.94 % change on previous year -850.9%
1999 -46.05 % change on previous year -172.0%
2000 -29.37 % change on previous year -36.2%
2001 -97.48 % change on previous year +231.9%
2002 494.78 % change on previous year -607.6%
2003 503.58 % change on previous year +1.8%
2004 197.88 % change on previous year -60.7%
2005 79.25 % change on previous year -59.9%
2006 39.34 % change on previous year -50.4%
2007 -7.96 % change on previous year -120.2%
2008 5.6 % change on previous year -170.3%
2009 42.81 % change on previous year +665.0%
2010 105.09 % change on previous year +145.5%
2011 -38.05 % change on previous year -136.2%
2012 -20.68 % change on previous year -45.7%
2013 31.57 % change on previous year -252.7%
2014 36 % change on previous year +14.1%
2015 -15.81 % change on previous year -143.9%
2016 -10.01 % change on previous year -36.7%
2017 13.56 % change on previous year -235.4%
2018 15.26 % change on previous year +12.6%
2019 39.87 % change on previous year +161.3%
2020 -11.09 % change on previous year -127.8%
2021 12.73 % change on previous year -214.8%
2022 86.85 % change on previous year +582.5%
2023 -32.96 % change on previous year -138.0%
2024 28.4 % change on previous year -186.2%

Nigeria compared with similar countries

  • Nigeria's 28.4 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.86 % change on previous year, 2.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
  • Nigeria's 28.4 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.33 % change on previous year, 8.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate in Nigeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1972 +26234.2% -0.8264 % change on previous year 215.99 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -20.94 % change on previous year -110.48 % change on previous year 215.99 % change on previous year 8
1980s -19.97 % change on previous year -199.75 % change on previous year 0.2506 % change on previous year 10
1990s 104.79 % change on previous year -46.05 % change on previous year 605.35 % change on previous year 10
2000s 122.84 % change on previous year -97.48 % change on previous year 503.58 % change on previous year 10
2010s 15.68 % change on previous year -38.05 % change on previous year 105.09 % change on previous year 10
2020s 16.79 % change on previous year -32.96 % change on previous year 86.85 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 32 Moldova 36.64 % change on previous year compare
  2. 33 China 35.76 % change on previous year compare
  3. 34 Togo 32.46 % change on previous year compare
  4. 36 Benin 18.91 % change on previous year compare
  5. 37 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 17.75 % change on previous year compare
  6. 38 Comoros 16.14 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 141 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net financial flows, ida (nfl, current us$), annual growth rate in Nigeria?
Net financial flows, ida (nfl, current us$), annual growth rate in Nigeria was 28.4 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net financial flows, ida (nfl, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 605.35 % change on previous year in 1990.
What is the lowest net financial flows, ida (nfl, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was -199.75 % change on previous year in 1985.
How does Nigeria rank for net financial flows, ida (nfl, current us$), annual growth rate?
Nigeria ranks 35th out of 105 countries with data for 2024.
Is net financial flows, ida (nfl, current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
141 places, 6,257 data points, 1971–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.