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Am I rich in Nigeria?

Type one number and see where you rank in Nigeria, and in the whole world.

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What counts as rich in Nigeria?

The naira lost much of its value against the US dollar after the currency reforms that began in 2023, so wealth measured in dollars fell sharply even where it held up in naira.

The median adult in Nigeria holds about ₦3.2 million. The top 10% starts at roughly ₦19.1 million, and the top 1% at about ₦78.1 million.

To be in the…You need about
Richer half₦3.2 million
Top 25%₦8.5 million
Top 10%₦19.1 million
Top 1%₦78.1 million

Net wealth per adult, in NGN. Couples split their wealth equally. Source: World Inequality Database · How we calculate →

Everyone in Nigeria, lined up

All adults in Nigeria from poorest to richest, in 20 groups of 5%. Bar height is how much each group typically owns. Tap a bar to see the numbers.

Nigeria vs the world

A typical adult in Nigeria, with about ₦3.2 million, is richer than about 24% of adults worldwide. To join the world's top 10%, an adult needs about ₦219.1 million in local money, and the top 1% in Nigeria starts at about ₦78.1 million.

Questions people in Nigeria ask

What net worth puts you in the top 10% in Nigeria?

About ₦19.1 million per adult, according to the World Inequality Database.

Is ₦50 million a lot in Nigeria?

It puts an adult in about the top 3% in Nigeria, and in the top 27% of the world.

Should I enter my savings in naira or dollars?

Enter everything in naira. If you hold dollars or other currencies, convert them at today's rate first.

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