Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate in Nigeria

Nigeria: Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate was 4.03 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
4.03 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 219.4%
World rank
113th
of 205 countries
All-time high
165.89 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-58.92 % change on previous year
in 1986
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1961–2025

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

Analysis

Nigeria recorded 4.03 % change on previous year for merchandise exports (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.

The figure is up 219.4% on the previous year and up 107.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, merchandise exports (current us$), annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 165.89 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -58.92 % change on previous year, in 1986.

Nigeria ranks 113th of 205 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 9.13 % change on previous year -14.95 % change on previous year 50.76 % change on previous year 9
1970s 42.07 % change on previous year -16.06 % change on previous year 165.89 % change on previous year 10
1980s 1.49 % change on previous year -58.92 % change on previous year 49.81 % change on previous year 10
1990s 6.3 % change on previous year -35.19 % change on previous year 40.6 % change on previous year 10
2000s 18.72 % change on previous year -34.23 % change on previous year 60.75 % change on previous year 10
2010s 6.58 % change on previous year -51.29 % change on previous year 48.04 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.87 % change on previous year -43.01 % change on previous year 34.57 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 110 Japan 4.43 % change on previous year compare
  2. 111 Türkiye 4.42 % change on previous year compare
  3. 112 Kenya 4.42 % change on previous year compare
  4. 114 Vanuatu 4 % change on previous year compare
  5. 115 Turkmenistan 3.92 % change on previous year compare
  6. 116 Spain 3.87 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 252 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is merchandise exports (current us$), annual growth rate in Nigeria?
Merchandise exports (current us$), annual growth rate in Nigeria was 4.03 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest merchandise exports (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 165.89 % change on previous year in 1974.
What is the lowest merchandise exports (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was -58.92 % change on previous year in 1986.
How does Nigeria rank for merchandise exports (current us$), annual growth rate?
Nigeria ranks 113th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
Is merchandise exports (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 107.9%. 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 Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise exports (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
252 places, 14,588 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise exports (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.