Nigeria has been named the most generous country in the world, topping a global ranking of charitable giving compiled by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), a leading international charity organisation.
The foundation’s World Giving Report, which surveyed more than 60,000 people across 105 countries, assessed giving patterns and the factors shaping generosity around the world.
It found that 61% of respondents made donations in 2025, whether to individuals in need, charities, or for religious purposes, a slight dip from 64% recorded in 2024.
On average, people donated 1% of their income globally, though the figures varied significantly by region.
Africans gave an average of 1.6% of their income, more than double the 0.6% average recorded in Europe.
Nigeria led all 105 countries, with Nigerians donating an average of 2.8% of their income to charities, religious causes, or individuals in need.
The report also found that the ten most generous countries in the world are all located in Africa and Asia.
The result is particularly striking given that Nigeria continues to grapple with widespread economic hardship, with millions of citizens facing rising costs of living and shrinking purchasing power.
Mark Greer, Managing Director of the Charities Aid Foundation, said the findings underscored the deeply human motivations behind giving and the role generosity plays in sustaining communities.
“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,” he said.
“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,” he added.
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