Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Nigeria

Nigeria: Financial Markets Efficiency Index was 0.0542 in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
0.0542
Change on year
down 29.1%
World rank
63rd
of 183 countries
All-time high
0.4294
in 2008
All-time low
0.0133
in 1995
Years of data
41
1980–2020

Financial Markets Efficiency Index in Nigeria, 1980–2020

00.10.20.30.41980200020201980: 0.0191981: 0.0191982: 0.021983: 0.0181984: 0.0211985: 0.0211986: 0.0231987: 0.021988: 0.0191989: 0.0161990: 0.0151991: 0.0151992: 0.021993: 0.0171994: 0.0191995: 0.0131996: 0.0311997: 0.0491998: 0.0731999: 0.0472000: 0.0472001: 0.0472002: 0.0472003: 0.0472004: 0.1312005: 0.1082006: 0.1352007: 0.2522008: 0.4292009: 0.1722010: 0.1252011: 0.1222012: 0.1222013: 0.1222014: 0.1012015: 0.1012016: 0.0662017: 0.0722018: 0.1012019: 0.0762020: 0.054

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for financial markets efficiency index in Nigeria is 0.0542, measured in 2020.

That represents a change of down 29.1% on the previous year and down 56.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, financial markets efficiency index in Nigeria peaked at 0.4294 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0133, in 1995.

That places Nigeria 63rd out of 183 countries with data for 2020, putting it 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
1980s 0.0197 0.016 0.023 10
1990s 0.0299 0.0133 0.0729 10
2000s 0.1417 0.0473 0.4294 10
2010s 0.101 0.0661 0.1247 10
2020s 0.0542 0.0542 0.0542 1

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 60 Mauritius 0.0623 compare
  2. 61 Ukraine 0.0567 compare
  3. 62 Botswana 0.0553 compare
  4. 64 Trinidad and Tobago 0.0527 compare
  5. 65 Paraguay 0.0472 compare
  6. 66 Lebanon 0.0428 compare

See the full ranking of 192 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is financial markets efficiency index in Nigeria?
Financial markets efficiency index in Nigeria was 0.0542 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest financial markets efficiency index recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 0.4294 in 2008.
What is the lowest financial markets efficiency index recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0133 in 1995.
How does Nigeria rank for financial markets efficiency index?
Nigeria ranks 63rd out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
Is financial markets efficiency index rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 56.6%. 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 Financial Markets Efficiency Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Financial Markets Efficiency Index
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
192 places, 7,872 data points, 1980–2020
Last refreshed

The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.