The International Monetary Fund, has projected Nigeria among top 10 controbutors of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in 2026, with the country coming ahead of Germany and Brazil seen largely as leapfrogging economies.
IMF’s forecast was highlighted in a post from Nigeria’s National Orientation Agency official X (formerly Twitter), handle.
The forecast is attributed to the country’s 1.5% share of worldwide real GDP expansion next year, places Nigeria behind powerhouses like China (26.6%), India (17%) and the US (9.9%).
NewsQuest reports that the ranking underscores Nigeria’s demographic heft—Africa’s most populous nation—and its push to diversify beyond oil through reforms aimed at easing business and drawing investment.
Economists have however cautioned that such projections hinge on sustained political stability, infrastructure gains and curbs on inflation, amid persistent challenges like naira volatility and debt pressures.
Emerging markets dominate the list, with Indonesia (3.8%) and Turkey (2.2%) also featuring prominently.
See projects below;
China – 26.6%
India – 17.0%
United States – 9.9%
Indonesia – 3.8%
Türkiye – 2.2%
Nigeria – 1.5%
Brazil – 1.5%
Saudi Arabia – 1.7%
Vietnam – 1.6%
Germany – 0.9%
