Portfolio equity, net inflows in Nigeria
Nigeria: Portfolio equity, net inflows was 835.53 million BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio equity, net inflows in Nigeria, 1977–2025
Source: Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, portfolio equity, net inflows in Nigeria stood at 835.53 million BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of down 56.4% on the previous year and up 275.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio equity, net inflows in Nigeria peaked at 9.96 billion BoP, current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, -1.55 billion BoP, current US$, in 2019.
Nigeria ranks 29th of 184 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 0 BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 700.23 million BoP, current US$ | -953.45 million BoP, current US$ | 1.77 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.22 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.55 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 741.78 million BoP, current US$ | -255.23 million BoP, current US$ | 1.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 26 Norway 1.53 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 27 Colombia 1.26 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 28 Denmark 851.32 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 30 Thailand 606.86 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 31 Cyprus 482.51 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 32 Hungary 259.91 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Nigeria
- GDP 562.59 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP growth 4.0% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 101.46 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 132.44 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.9% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 61.04 trillion constant LCU (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 36.46 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 17.83 trillion constant LCU (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 43.61 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Inflation, consumer prices 23.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio equity, net inflows in Nigeria?
- Portfolio equity, net inflows in Nigeria was 835.53 million BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 9.96 billion BoP, current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest portfolio equity, net inflows recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.55 billion BoP, current US$ in 2019.
- How does Nigeria rank for portfolio equity, net inflows?
- Nigeria ranks 29th out of 184 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio equity, net inflows rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 275.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Portfolio equity, net inflows (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio equity includes net inflows from equity securities other than those recorded as direct investment and including shares, stocks, depository receipts (American or global), and direct purchases of shares in local stock markets by foreign investors. Data are in current U.S. dollars.