Nigeria, is one of the continent’s wealthiest nations, thanks to its abundant natural resources like coal, tin, and iron ore.

The richest states in Nigeria are the main drivers of this wealth, significantly contributing to sectors such as tourism, cultural heritage, education, and intellectualism.
These states, with their robust economies and developed infrastructure, play a crucial role in the nation’s economic prowess.
Their rankings are determined by major industries, contributions to the national GDP, and the abundance of natural resources.

1. Lagos State — GDP: ₦41.17 trillion
Lagos State, the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria, takes the crown as the wealthiest state by GDP. Lagos is a finance, commerce, and industry hub, home to Nigeria’s busiest seaports and airports. Its thriving entertainment and technology sectors further contribute to its economic dominance.

2. Rivers State — GDP: ₦7.96 trillion
Rivers State is known for its oil and gas industry. With significant oil reserves and robust industrial activity, including petrochemicals and manufacturing, Rivers State plays a pivotal role in Nigeria’s energy sector, contributing substantially to the nation’s GDP.

3. Akwa Ibom State — GDP: ₦7.77 trillion
Akwa Ibom State, another oil-rich region in Nigeria, has a flourishing petroleum industry. Besides oil extraction, the state benefits from agriculture, tourism, and a growing services sector. Its strategic location along the Atlantic coast enhances its economic potential, attracting investments and fostering development.

4. Imo State — GDP: ₦7.68 trillion
Imo State stands out for its diverse economy and thriving agriculture, commerce, and manufacturing sectors. The state’s strategic location, coupled with government initiatives to promote investment and entrepreneurship, has propelled its economic growth and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s GDP.

5. Delta State — GDP: ₦6.19 trillion
Delta State, another oil-producing region in the Niger Delta, the state has vast oil and gas reserves. The state’s economy revolves around oil exploration, refining, and related industries. Additionally, agriculture, trade, and services play crucial roles in driving Delta State’s economic prosperity.

6. Anambra State — GDP: ₦5.14 trillion
Anambra State is popularly known for its vibrant commercial activities and entrepreneurship culture. The state’s economy thrives on trade, manufacturing, and agriculture, with notable contributions from sectors like banking, real estate, and education.

7. Ondo State — GDP: ₦5.10 trillion
Ondo State, blessed with abundant natural resources, including bitumen and cocoa, has a diverse economy. Agriculture, mining, and manufacturing are key drivers of economic growth in the state. Ondo’s strategic investments in infrastructure and human capital development further bolster its economic resilience.

8. Ogun State — GDP: ₦5.03 trillion
Ogun State, situated in southwestern Nigeria, is an industrial hub with a robust manufacturing sector. The state’s proximity to Lagos, coupled with its favourable business environment and infrastructure, attracts investments across various industries, including agribusiness, construction, and logistics.

9. Bayelsa State — GDP: ₦4.63 trillion
Bayelsa State, primarily an oil-producing region, relies heavily on the petroleum industry for its economic sustenance. Despite its oil wealth, the state faces developmental challenges, including infrastructure deficits and environmental concerns. Efforts to diversify the economy through agriculture and tourism are underway to unlock Bayelsa’s full economic potential.

10. Niger State — GDP: ₦4.58 trillion
Niger State, located in north-central Nigeria, boasts a rich agricultural heritage, with vast arable land and mineral resources. Agriculture, mining, and hydroelectric power generation are key pillars of its economy. Government initiatives to enhance infrastructure and attract private investments are crucial for driving Niger State’s economic growth.

Source :
https://businessday.ng/news/article/top-10-richest-states-in-nigeria-ranked-by-gdp/

Toh

In some people's voice, are we going to eat GDP?

No Edo mi do?

Lol 😂. GDP no be food o

Evil and corrupt rulers everywhere.

Unfortunately this doesn't matter to the lives of the people living in the state...
If state controls their resources, and pays tax to the federal government, then I guess we will have new list of this kind....

Puss360:
Unfortunately this doesn't matter to the lives of the people living in the state...
If state controls their resources, and pays tax to the federal government, then I guess we will have new list of this kind....

Automatically e no matter cos sophisticated tribe no top the charts

Vicotex:

Automatically e no matter cos sophisticated tribe no top the charts

We still topped the chart with Lagos.
Lagos is a natural blessing to the SW just like oil and gas is to the Niger Delta.
Next year's gdp will have SW states taking the first five slots.

ASAPFERG:
So dry Niger state has higher gdp than kano and kaduna according to an online igborilla

lol
I dont even understand how they came about this data.
Imo and Anambra coming before Ogun state is really surprising.

Fake figures. Imo is second in the latest figure.

Putinofrussia:

lol
I dont even understand how they came about this data.
Imo and Anambra coming before Ogun state is really surprising.

Ogun state is going down economically. Foreign investors are flying away from the state like birds from a distressed tree.

The best investment is local, like Anambra dem.

Putinofrussia:

lol
I dont even understand how they came about this data.
Imo and Anambra coming before Ogun state is really surprising.

it's because Imo has oil and thier share is big


Anambra have Many indigenous industries


unlike ogun most of the money made are taken abroad but Anambra own stays within the states

Infact if you know the meaning of GDP you won't be asking such stvpid question

Here we are. The figures are speaking for themselves. So Ogun GDP is no more than the SE combined as alleged? GDP is the real assessment index of economic development of a state or nation and not the IGR the taxman of Lagos is inflicting on the nation. Even the current Lagos own @ present is based on the fact that it is a fallout of it being a former capital territory of Nigeria.

The Eastern economic axis of Anambra, Delta, Imo and Rivers is the real economic backbone of the country. Lagos is enjoying artificial monopoly.


I foresee Lagos GDP just like Ogun state recording a decrease owing to the increasing hostile business and political atmosphere and also terrible FG policies that are chasing foreign investors away. However, I see that of Abia, Delta, Imo and Anambra increasing owing to increasing volume of investment and gas/oil activities.

Armaggedon:
The Eastern economic axis Anambra, Delta, Imo, Rivers is the economic backbone of the country. Lagos is enjoying artificial monopoly.

I am even surprised Niger has more GDP than Kano and kaduna Islamic hisba enclaves

Putinofrussia:

lol
I dont even understand how they came about this data.
Imo and Anambra coming before Ogun state is really surprising.

Most of you don't understand how economy works, Imo is doing well in service sector and also major oil and gas state, service sector contribute more to GDP than industrial sector, Anambra is doing very well in service sector, Agriculture and industrial sector especially indigenous industries, just like Ondo, it's oil gave Ondo edge over Ogun.

Ttipsy:
I am even surprised Niger has more GDP than Kano and kaduna Islamic hisba enclaves

Farming and mining maybe. The same Kano where they destroy bear bottles and has seen industries collapse. There is no service sector like hospitality in the core North. Hospitality and tourism boosted Imo GDP.

Putinofrussia:

lol
I dont even understand how they came about this data.
Imo and Anambra coming before Ogun state is really surprising.

Who are the real chest beaters now. We no dey make empty noise... Lolz

Go Aks!

Putinofrussia:

lol
I dont even understand how they came about this data.
Imo and Anambra coming before Ogun state is really surprising.

don't mind them. Lagos gdp is even more than that figure he wrote there.

Modified: why did the mods delete my initial comment

So ogun GDP is not higher than the 5 SE states combined as alleged by piglets from the waste management republic.

I always tell ignorant minds that GDP measures economy not IGR they will be deceiving themselves

GDP is not a measure of wealth.

The latest figures?

Sheuns:
GDP is not a measure of wealth.

tax IGR why is Nigeria projected to be 4th largest economy was it because of IGR or GDP?

Putinofrussia:
We still topped the chart with Lagos.
Lagos is a natural blessing to the SW just like oil and gas is to the Niger Delta.
Next year's gdp will have SW states taking the first five slots.

Na Lagos you come from?

So what’s the impact on the citizens of all the states mentioned?

Putinofrussia:

lol
I dont even understand how they came about this data.
Imo and Anambra coming before Ogun state is really surprising.

U can change it if u are not happy.

Hmm, so my state Akwa ibom has all this, but doesn't reflect in the lives of Akwa ibomites.
Governors in Akwa ibom only build roads, stadiums and worship centers.
Human capital development is zero, unemployment is very high.