Subfield · Economics and Econometrics · Nigeria
Economics and Econometrics research in Nigeria
University of Nigeria ranks first in Nigeria for Economics and Econometrics research in 2022–2025 (#259 worldwide), followed by Obafemi Awolowo University and University of Lagos.
- Nigeria's world rank
- #26 of 101 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 4.8k
- Top-10% rate
- 17.1%
- Ranked institutions
- 23
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Economics and Econometrics in Nigeria?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of NigeriaNsukka | #259 | 22.3 | 28.7% | 223 |
| 2 | Obafemi Awolowo UniversityIle-Ife | #366 | 17.4 | 39.9% | 134 |
| 3 | University of LagosLagos | #394 | 16.4 | 20.9% | 150 |
| 4 | University of IbadanIbadan | #401 | 16.1 | 27.7% | 161 |
| 5 | Covenant UniversityOta | #667 | 9.0 | 30.0% | 80 |
| 6 | Nnamdi Azikiwe UniversityAwka | #670 | 9.0 | 15.4% | 159 |
| 7 | University of IlorinIlorin | #822 | 6.1 | 25.5% | 83 |
| 8 | University of AbujaAbuja | #823 | 6.1 | 21.9% | 97 |
| 9 | Babcock UniversityIbadan | #884 | 5.1 | 14.8% | 118 |
| 10 | Nile University of NigeriaAbuja | #888 | 5.0 | 24.3% | 70 |
| 11 | Ahmadu Bello UniversityZaria | #1,063 | 2.5 | 14.9% | 68 |
| 12 | University of CalabarCalabar | #1,064 | 2.5 | 14.1% | 77 |
| 13 | The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-EkitiAdo-Ekiti | #1,070 | 2.4 | 10.7% | 78 |
| 14 | Lagos State UniversityIkeja | #1,078 | 2.3 | 12.1% | 88 |
| 15 | Olabisi Onabanjo UniversitySagamu | #1,091 | 2.2 | 13.2% | 78 |
| 16 | Delta State UniversityAbraka | #1,093 | 2.1 | 9.9% | 102 |
| 17 | Rivers State UniversityPort Harcourt | #1,104 | 2.0 | 6.3% | 120 |
| 18 | University of BeninBenin City | #1,111 | 1.9 | 15.6% | 61 |
| 19 | Ekiti State UniversityAdo-Ekiti | #1,112 | 1.9 | 11.4% | 71 |
| 20 | University of UyoUyo | #1,118 | 1.8 | 9.9% | 79 |
| 21 | University of Port HarcourtPort Harcourt | #1,133 | 1.6 | 8.1% | 110 |
| 22 | Enugu State University of Science and TechnologyEnugu | #1,170 | 117.0 | 9.5% | 75 |
| 23 | Nasarawa State UniversityKeffi | #1,202 | 79.0 | 8.4% | 70 |
Institutions in Nigeria above the floor of 40 fractional works in Economics and Econometrics, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Economics and Econometrics researchers in Nigeria?
Afees A. Salisu, Oluwasegun B. Adekoya and Olaniyi Evans rank highest among researchers based in Nigeria.
- 1Afees A. Salisu#642,409 worldwide overall252 citations · 49 works
- 2Oluwasegun B. Adekoya#857,118 worldwide overall166 citations · 23 works
- 3Olaniyi Evans#900,034 worldwide overall91 citations · 16 works
- 4OlaOluwa S. Yaya#1,264,186 worldwide overall55 citations · 31 works
- 5Jonathan E. Ogbuabor#1,265,889 worldwide overall38 citations · 16 works
- 6Daniel Hipwell#1,329,482 worldwide overall1 citations · 17 works
How Nigeria compares with other countries in Economics and Econometrics