Current Account Balance in Nigeria
The current account balance in Nigeria averaged 0.0% of GDP in the decade to 2022, above the average for Sub-Saharan Africa of -2.5% of GDP. The 2022 reading was 0.2% of GDP. For more current account information, visit our dedicated page.
Nigeria Current Account Chart
Note: This chart displays Current Account (% of GDP) for Nigeria from 2023 to 2022.
Source: Macrobond.
Nigeria Current Account Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -2.9 | -3.7 | -0.7 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Current Account Balance (USD bn) | -13.7 | -16.0 | -3.3 | 3.5 | 6.0 |
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