Nigeria has been ranked sixth among the world’s top contributors to global real GDP growth in 2026, projecting the country’s growing importance in the international economic landscape.
According to data from the International Monetary Fund, Nigeria is projected to contribute 1.5 percent to global real GDP growth in 2026. This places Africa’s largest economy ahead of several advanced and emerging economies, including Germany, Brazil and Indonesia.
China is expected to remain the largest contributor to global growth, accounting for 26.6 percent, followed by India with 17.0 percent. The United States ranks third at 9.9 percent.
Together, China and India are projected to drive 43.6 percent of total global economic growth in 2026.
Other countries in the top 10 include Indonesia at 3.8 percent, Türkiye at 2.2 percent, Saudi Arabia at 1.7 percent, Vietnam at 1.6 percent, Brazil at 1.5 percent and Germany at 0.9 percent.
The IMF data also highlights the dominance of the Asia Pacific region, which is expected to account for nearly 50 percent of total global economic growth, reflecting continued economic momentum across the region.
Nigeria’s ranking reflects its role as a key growth driver among emerging markets, despite ongoing domestic and global economic challenges, and signals its continued relevance in shaping global economic trends.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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