Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of GDP in Nigeria
Nigeria: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of GDP was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of GDP in Nigeria, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in thousands per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 0 thousands per US$ of GDP for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp in 2025.
That represents a change of down 10.8% on the previous year and up 117.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp in Nigeria peaked at 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, in 2019.
That places Nigeria 32nd out of 211 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.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of GDP in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | thousands per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +39.1% |
| 1972 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -23.7% |
| 1973 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -17.3% |
| 1974 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -37.6% |
| 1975 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1976 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -21.6% |
| 1977 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -20.6% |
| 1980 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -24.3% |
| 1981 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -59.8% |
| 1982 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +18.6% |
| 1983 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +51.5% |
| 1984 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +35.2% |
| 1985 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +38.3% |
| 1987 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +8.9% |
| 1989 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +15.8% |
| 1990 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -16.5% |
| 1991 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1992 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +17.1% |
| 1993 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 1994 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -27.8% |
| 1995 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -41.6% |
| 1996 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -22.4% |
| 1997 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1998 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 1999 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +277.6% |
| 2000 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.5% |
| 2001 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 2002 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -20.7% |
| 2003 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 2004 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -20.8% |
| 2005 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -20.6% |
| 2006 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -24.3% |
| 2007 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.0% |
| 2008 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -15.7% |
| 2009 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +18.4% |
| 2010 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -17.3% |
| 2011 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 2012 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 2014 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +18.9% |
| 2016 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +24.6% |
| 2017 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +10.3% |
| 2018 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -35.3% |
| 2020 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +14.5% |
| 2021 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +36.4% |
| 2024 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +98.7% |
| 2025 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 29 Togo 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
- 30 Sri Lanka 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
- 31 Bangladesh 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
- 33 Tajikistan 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
- 34 South Sudan 0 thousands per US$ of GDP compare
- 35 Tanzania 0 thousands per US$ of GDP 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 population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp in Nigeria?
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp in Nigeria was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1971.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2019.
- How does Nigeria rank for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp?
- Nigeria ranks 32nd out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.7%. 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 Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Population aged 65 years or older UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.