International debt issues to GDP in Nigeria

Nigeria: International debt issues to GDP was 4.8% in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
4.8%
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
105th
of 116 countries
All-time high
5.2%
in 2018
All-time low
0.4%
in 2012
Years of data
10
2011–2020

International debt issues to GDP in Nigeria, 2011–2020

0123452011201520202011: 0.521 %2012: 0.37 %2013: 0.927 %2014: 1.3 %2015: 1.7 %2016: 2.2 %2017: 4.1 %2018: 5.2 %2019: 4.5 %2020: 4.8 %

Source: Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for international debt issues to gdp in Nigeria is 4.8%, measured in 2020.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 827.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international debt issues to gdp in Nigeria peaked at 5.2% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2012.

Nigeria ranks 105th of 116 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2.3% 0.4% 5.2% 9
2020s 4.8% 4.8% 4.8% 1

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 102 Belize 6.0%
  2. 103 Mozambique 5.2% compare
  3. 104 Moldova 5.1%
  4. 106 Thailand 4.6% compare
  5. 107 Rwanda 3.9% compare
  6. 108 Fiji 3.6% compare

See the full ranking of 116 places β†’

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All data for Nigeria β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is international debt issues to gdp in Nigeria?
International debt issues to gdp in Nigeria was 4.8% in 2020, according to Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
What is the highest international debt issues to gdp recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 5.2% in 2018.
What is the lowest international debt issues to gdp recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2012.
How does Nigeria rank for international debt issues to gdp?
Nigeria ranks 105th out of 116 countries with data for 2020.
Is international debt issues to gdp rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 827.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
The figures come from Bank for International Settlements (BIS), published as part of International debt issues to GDP (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International debt issues to GDP (%)
Unit
%
Source
Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
116 places, 2,874 data points, 1980–2020
Last refreshed

Total value of outstanding international debt issues both public and private, as a share of GDP. Offshore bank loan data from BIS Statistical Appendix Table 12A (Amount Outstanding): International debt securities - all issuers.