Nigeria has been ranked as the world’s most generous country in the latest global study on charitable giving by the Charities Aid Foundation. The ranking came in the World Giving Report, which surveyed more than 60,000 people across 105 countries to assess global giving patterns.
According to the report, 61 percent of respondents made donations in 2025, either directly to people in need, charities, or for religious purposes, down slightly from 64 percent in 2024. The study found that, on average, people donated one percent of their income, although figures varied across regions, with Africans giving an average of 1.6 percent of their income compared with 0.6 percent in Europe.
Nigeria topped the global rankings, with people donating an average of 2.8 percent of their income to charities, religious causes, or individuals in need, while the report also showed that the ten most generous countries are all located in Africa and Asia.
Managing Director of the Charities Aid Foundation, Mark Greer, said giving is deeply personal, based on different factors including values, circumstances, and experiences. He added that we all have a role to play in growing giving, and encouraging conversations and action by individuals, charities, businesses, and governments can help build stronger and more thriving civil societies.
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