Nigeria is ranked 131 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Nigeria improved to 131 in 2019 from 146 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria averaged 143.92 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 170.00 in 2014 and a record low of 120.00 in 2008. source: World Bank



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Capacity Utilization 57.50 55.50 percent Jun 2025
Changes in Inventories 132990.59 111004.60 NGN Million Dec 2024
Corruption Index 26.00 26.00 Points Dec 2025
Corruption Rank 142.00 140.00 Dec 2025
Crude Oil Rigs 15.00 17.00 Jan 2026
Industrial Production 3.19 8.01 percent Sep 2025
Manufacturing Production 1.25 1.60 percent Sep 2025
Mining Production 7.02 20.86 percent Sep 2025


Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria
The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
131.00 146.00 170.00 120.00 2008 - 2019 Yearly