WORLD'S MOST GENEROUS COUNTRY, NIGERIA
World's Most Generous Country!
- Nigeria ranked 1st globally in generosity, based on a survey covering 101 countries. The metrics included donation rates, income share given, and volunteer hours.
- 89% of Nigerians donated money in 2024, the highest proportion of any country.
- Avg. charitable giving: Nth 2.83% of personal income, topping the global list.
- Volunteering: Nigerians committed roughly 13.5 hours per person, well above the global average (~9 hours).
- Interestingly, despite these exceptional figures, Nigerians ranked themselves only 22nd out of 101 nations in perceived generosity—showcasing modesty or normalization of giving.
World Happiness Report 2025 – Kindness to Strangers vs. Institutional Trust
- Nigeria is ranked 7th globally in friendliness to strangers, reflecting spontaneity and altruistic behavior.
- However, overall happiness is modest: Nigeria ranks 105th out of 147 countries in the report.
- A trust gap is evident in responses to “finding a lost wallet”:
- 33rd chance if found by a stranger,
- 71st if found by a neighbor,
- 126th if found by the police.
Summary Table
| Metric | Nigeria’s Rank or Value |
|---|---|
| Global generosity | 1st globally (World Giving Report 2025) |
| Donation percentage | 89% of Nigerians donated (2024) |
| Income donated | 2.83% of income (highest globally) |
| Volunteer time | 13.5 hrs/person (above global average) |
| Self-perceived generosity | 22nd out of 101 countries |
| Kindness to strangers | 7th globally (World Happiness Report 2025) |
| Overall happiness | 105th out of 147 countries |
| Trust in institutions | Very low (see wallet-return rankings) |
Sai Anjuma!
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