ng Nigeria 2021

Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021

Year 2021

Key Economic Indicators (2021)

GDP (Current USD)

$440.83 billion

↑ 2.00% vs 2020
GDP per Capita

$2,017.27

↓ 0.12% vs 2020
GDP Growth (Annual %)

3.65%

↑ 5.44pp vs 2020
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

16.95%

↑ 3.71pp vs 2020

Year-over-Year Comparison

Indicator 2020 2021 Change
GDP (Current USD) $432.20 billion $440.83 billion +2.00%
GDP per Capita $2,019.66 $2,017.27 -0.12%
GDP Growth (Annual %) -1.79% 3.65% +5.44pp
Inflation (CPI %) 13.25% 16.95% +3.71pp
Unemployment Rate (%) 5.74% 5.45% -0.29pp

All Economic Indicators (2021)

National Accounts
GDP (Current USD)
$440.83 billion
GDP per Capita
$2,017.27
GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.65%
Gross National Income
$432.25 billion
Prices & Employment
Inflation (CPI %)
16.95%
Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
10.13%
Unemployment Rate (%)
5.45%
Interest Rate (Real %)
1.23%
Trade & Investment
Exports (Goods & Services)
N/A
Imports (Goods & Services)
N/A
FDI Inflow
N/A
FDI Outflow
N/A
Balance & Debt
Current Account Balance (% GDP)
-0.74%
Government Debt (% GDP)
N/A
Data Last Updated
2025-10-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2021, Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $440.83 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in Nigeria for 2021 is $2,017.27. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Nigeria for 2021 is 16.95%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

Nigeria's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 3.65%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in Nigeria for 2021 is 5.45%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.