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Nigeria in 10 Numbers

Nigeria’s living standards, work, infrastructure, digital access, security and investment climate.

Different from Economy at a Glance: this page uses stored World Bank development indicators for a structural country snapshot. It does not fetch live API data while you read.

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Living StandardsSI.POV.DDAY

How many Nigerians are still poor?

41.8%

Poverty headcount below $3.00 a day · 2022

This shows the share of Nigerians living on very low incomes.

Why it matters: It shapes demand for basic goods, household stress and the true size of the mass market.

Source: World BankRefreshed: 25 Jun 2026View source →
Work & ProductivitySL.GDP.PCAP.EM.KD

How productive is work in Nigeria?

$16,930

GDP per person employed · 2024

This estimates how much economic value is generated per employed person.

Why it matters: It matters for wages, firm profitability and long-run competitiveness.

Source: World BankRefreshed: 25 Jun 2026View source →
Work & ProductivitySL.TLF.CACT.ZS

How many adults are actually in the labour market?

82.5%

Labour force participation rate · 2025

This shows the share of people aged 15 and above who are working or actively looking for work.

Why it matters: It helps explain household income pressure, informality and the hustle economy.

Source: World BankRefreshed: 25 Jun 2026View source →
Income & Market SizeNY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD

How big is the average slice of the economic pie?

$7,994

GDP per capita, PPP · 2024

This gives a broad snapshot of average economic output per person after adjusting for purchasing power.

Why it matters: It helps benchmark Nigeria’s consumer market and living standards against peer economies.

Source: World BankRefreshed: 25 Jun 2026View source →
Economy StructureNV.AGR.TOTL.ZS

How agricultural is Nigeria’s economy today?

25.9%

Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added · 2024

This shows how much of Nigeria’s output still comes from land-based activity.

Why it matters: It matters for rural incomes, food security, climate exposure and inflation pressure.

Source: World BankRefreshed: 25 Jun 2026View source →
Digital EconomyIT.NET.USER.ZS

How connected are Nigerians to the internet?

41.2%

Individuals using the internet · 2024

This shows the share of the population using the internet.

Why it matters: It defines the real reach of digital products, online services and platform businesses.

Source: World BankRefreshed: 25 Jun 2026View source →
InfrastructureEG.ELC.ACCS.ZS

How many people have reliable power at all?

61.2%

Access to electricity · 2023

This shows the share of Nigerians with access to electricity.

Why it matters: Power access shapes productivity, household welfare, business costs and regional opportunity.

Source: World BankRefreshed: 25 Jun 2026View source →
SecurityVC.IHR.PSRC.P5

How safe is Nigeria by global homicide standards?

15.7per 100,000 people

Intentional homicides · 2023

This measures intentional homicides per 100,000 people.

Why it matters: It is a global top-line measure of violent crime and security risk.

Source: World BankRefreshed: 25 Jun 2026View source →
InvestmentBN.KLT.DINV.CD

Is foreign capital coming in or leaving?

−$672M

Foreign direct investment, net · 2024

This shows net foreign direct investment flows in current US dollars.

Why it matters: Negative net FDI can signal weak investor confidence or capital leaving faster than it enters.

Source: World BankRefreshed: 25 Jun 2026View source →
Public ServicesSH.H2O.BASW.ZS

Do people at least have basic drinking water?

82.2%

People using at least basic drinking water services · 2024

This shows the share of people using at least basic drinking water services.

Why it matters: Water access affects health, productivity, household costs and where firms can safely operate.

Source: World BankRefreshed: 25 Jun 2026View source →

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