Nigeria vs United Kingdom: economic convergence
If Nigeria grew -0.9% a year and United Kingdom 0.7% a year, Nigeria would never catch up with United Kingdom on GDP per capita (PPP).
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Latest data (2025)
| Country | GDP per capita (PPP) |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | $8,145 |
| United Kingdom | $53,993 |
Nigeria is at 15% of United Kingdom's level.
Scenario
Nigeria grows -0.9% a year (trailing 10-year average) and United Kingdom grows 0.7% a year (trailing 10-year average). A scenario, not a forecast: the result follows only from the stated growth rates.
| Year | Nigeria | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,072 | $54,371 |
| 2031 | $7,715 | $56,301 |
| 2036 | $7,374 | $58,299 |
| 2041 | $7,048 | $60,368 |
| 2046 | $6,737 | $62,511 |
| 2051 | $6,439 | $64,730 |
| 2056 | $6,154 | $67,027 |
| 2061 | $5,882 | $69,406 |
| 2066 | $5,622 | $71,870 |
| 2071 | $5,374 | $74,421 |
| 2076 | $5,136 | $77,062 |
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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD). Mountain to Climb · World Bank data · Scenario: Nigeria -0.9%, United Kingdom 0.7%