Nigeria has been ranked the most generous country in the world, with its citizens donating a higher proportion of their income to charitable, religious and humanitarian causes than people in any other nation.
The ranking was announced in the latest World Giving Report released by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), a leading international charity organisation.
The global study surveyed more than 60,000 people across 105 countries to examine charitable giving patterns and the factors driving generosity around the world.
According to the report, Nigerians donated an average of 2.8 per cent of their income in 2025 to charities, religious organisations and individuals in need, the highest figure recorded globally.
The report also revealed that while 61 per cent of respondents worldwide made donations in 2025—either directly to people in need, charities or religious causes—the global figure dipped slightly from 64 per cent recorded in 2024.
Across regions, Africans emerged as the most generous, donating an average of 1.6 per cent of their income, significantly higher than Europe’s average of 0.6 per cent.
The study further showed that the world’s ten most generous countries are all located in Africa and Asia, underscoring the strong culture of giving across the two continents.
Speaking on the findings, CAF Managing Director, Mark Greer, said generosity is shaped by personal values, experiences and circumstances, stressing that collective efforts by individuals, charities, businesses and governments can strengthen civil society.
“Giving is deeply personal based on different factors including values, circumstances and experiences. By understanding these influences and how they appear around the world, we can learn what drives vibrant cultures of giving to support the resilience of civil society.
“We all have a role to play in growing giving. Encouraging conversations, and more importantly, action by individuals, charities, businesses, and governments can help build stronger and more thriving civil societies,” Greer said.
Nigeria’s top ranking comes despite the country’s persistent economic challenges, highlighting the willingness of its citizens to support charitable causes and vulnerable members of society even in difficult times.
