Nigeria

Africa · Nigerian naira (NGN) · 237.5 million people

Inflation

15.4%

No change since July · Aug 2026

GDP per person

US$1,224

2025

Inflation and the interest rate

Inflation was 15.4% in Aug 2026, unchanged from July. The interest rate has been 27.00% since Sep 2025.

Monthly, consumer prices year on year.

Exchange rates

Closing rates on 6 Oct 2026. Changes are over 30 days.

Moves are neutral, so they're shown in ink with ▲/▼. All exchange rates

Cost of living

Minimum wage

Monthly, full time · 2024

₦65,000 a month

about US$49

Minimum wage from ILOSTAT.

Economy at a glance

GDP per person at PPP

2025 · international dollars

US$9,500

Population

2025

237.5 million

▲ 2.1% vs 2024

Sources and method

Figures from the IMF, the World Bank and ILOSTAT. Exchange rates are daily rates from the European Central Bank and other central banks, via Frankfurter. For guidance only. Read the disclaimer

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