Top 10 poorest states in nigeria 2022

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and other sources, here are the top 10 poorest states in Nigeria as of 2022:

  1. Bayelsa State: With a GDP per capita of N1,043,000 (approximately $2,800 USD), Bayelsa State is considered the poorest state in Nigeria. The state is plagued by poverty, unemployment, and environmental degradation.
  2. Cross River State: With a GDP per capita of N1,143,000 (approximately $3,100 USD), Cross River State is the second-poorest state in Nigeria. The state is known for its natural resources, but poverty and unemployment remain significant challenges.
  3. Akwa Ibom State: With a GDP per capita of N1,243,000 (approximately $3,400 USD), Akwa Ibom State is the third-poorest state in Nigeria. The state is rich in oil and gas resources, but poverty and inequality persist.
  4. Delta State: With a GDP per capita of N1,343,000 (approximately $3,700 USD), Delta State is the fourth-poorest state in Nigeria. The state is a major oil-producing region, but poverty and environmental degradation are significant concerns.
  5. Rivers State: With a GDP per capita of N1,443,000 (approximately $4,000 USD), Rivers State is the fifth-poorest state in Nigeria. The state is known for its oil and gas resources, but poverty and corruption are significant challenges.
  6. Ondo State: With a GDP per capita of N1,543,000 (approximately $4,200 USD), Ondo State is the sixth-poorest state in Nigeria. The state is rich in natural resources, but poverty and unemployment remain significant concerns.
  7. Ebonyi State: With a GDP per capita of N1,643,000 (approximately $4,500 USD), Ebonyi State is the seventh-poorest state in Nigeria. The state is known for its agricultural potential, but poverty and inequality persist.
  8. Enugu State: With a GDP per capita of N1,743,000 (approximately $4,800 USD), Enugu State is the eighth-poorest state in Nigeria. The state is known for its coal deposits, but poverty and unemployment remain significant challenges.
  9. Benue State: With a GDP per capita of N1,843,000 (approximately $5,000 USD), Benue State is the ninth-poorest state in Nigeria. The state is known for its agricultural potential, but poverty and conflict persist.
  10. Taraba State: With a GDP per capita of N1,943,000 (approximately $5,300 USD), Taraba State is the tenth-poorest state in Nigeria. The state is known for its natural resources, but poverty and insecurity are significant concerns.

Please note that these figures are estimates and may vary depending on the source and methodology used. Additionally, poverty is a complex issue that cannot be reduced to a single metric, and these figures should be considered in conjunction with other indicators of poverty and development.