Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet Statistics in Nigeria (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 5.8% of adults in Nigeria bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 3.4% in 2021 to 5.8% in 2024 (+2.3 percentage points). Nigeria ranks #17 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #117 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 5.8% (2024)
- Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet in Nigeria as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +2.3 pp (2024)
- Up from 3.4% in 2021 to 5.8% in 2024 (+2.3 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 5.8% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Nigeria.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #17 of 36 (2024)
- Nigeria ranks 17 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #117 of 142 (2024)
- Nigeria ranks 117 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 7.2% (2024)
- Nigeria (5.8%) is below the average of 7.2% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Internet use in Nigeria (2024)
- 41.2% (2024)
- 41.2% of the population in Nigeria used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 232.7 million (2024)
- Nigeria had a population of 232.7 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2021–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.8% | +2.3 pp |
| 2021 | 3.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Nigeria bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet?
5.8% of adults in Nigeria bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does Nigeria rank globally on online purchases via mobile or internet?
Nigeria ranks 117 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
How recent is the online purchases via mobile or internet data for Nigeria?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Nigeria.
Where does the online purchases via mobile or internet data for Nigeria come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin26b). The latest observation for Nigeria is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has online purchases via mobile or internet in Nigeria changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 3.4% in 2021 to 5.8% in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin26b, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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