General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Nigeria
Nigeria: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 17.99 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 17.99 % change on previous year for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 55.6% on the previous year and up 241.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 78.85 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -15.57 % change on previous year, in 1994.
That places Nigeria 28th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 14.51 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 78.85 % change on previous year | +443.6% |
| 1993 | 73.57 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1994 | -15.57 % change on previous year | -121.2% |
| 1995 | 20.84 % change on previous year | -233.8% |
| 1996 | 15.7 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 1997 | 33.9 % change on previous year | +115.9% |
| 1998 | 28.7 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 1999 | 54.56 % change on previous year | +90.1% |
| 2000 | 53.06 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 47.08 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2002 | -12.5 % change on previous year | -126.5% |
| 2003 | 40.54 % change on previous year | -424.4% |
| 2004 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -92.8% |
| 2005 | 24.87 % change on previous year | +753.8% |
| 2006 | -11 % change on previous year | -144.2% |
| 2007 | 69.49 % change on previous year | -731.6% |
| 2008 | -5.9 % change on previous year | -108.5% |
| 2009 | 21.36 % change on previous year | -462.3% |
| 2010 | 34.68 % change on previous year | +62.3% |
| 2011 | 19.74 % change on previous year | -43.1% |
| 2012 | -2.23 % change on previous year | -111.3% |
| 2013 | 6.35 % change on previous year | -384.4% |
| 2014 | 5.14 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 2015 | -12.71 % change on previous year | -347.3% |
| 2016 | -4.8 % change on previous year | -62.2% |
| 2017 | 37.6 % change on previous year | -883.7% |
| 2018 | 20.12 % change on previous year | -46.5% |
| 2019 | 9.91 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 2020 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -74.2% |
| 2021 | 18.54 % change on previous year | +624.6% |
| 2022 | 31.61 % change on previous year | +70.5% |
| 2023 | 12.37 % change on previous year | -60.9% |
| 2024 | 40.49 % change on previous year | +227.4% |
| 2025 | 17.99 % change on previous year | -55.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.89 % change on previous year | -15.57 % change on previous year | 78.85 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 22.99 % change on previous year | -12.5 % change on previous year | 69.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.38 % change on previous year | -12.71 % change on previous year | 37.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.59 % change on previous year | 2.56 % change on previous year | 40.49 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 25 Guatemala 18.76 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Gambia 18.04 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Pakistan 18.02 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Laos 17.56 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Singapore 17.41 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Mauritania 17 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Nigeria
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0306 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0306 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1509 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 377,460 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.22 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.023 (2100)
- Population density 523.46 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 32.05 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Nigeria?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Nigeria was 17.99 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 78.85 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.57 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Nigeria rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Nigeria ranks 28th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 241.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government total expenditure UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.