Nigeria has been ranked the most generous country in the world, according to the latest World Giving Report released by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).
The report, published by the international charity organisation, surveyed more than 60,000 people across 105 countries to assess global patterns of charitable giving and the factors that influence generosity.
According to the study, 61 per cent of respondents made donations in 2025, either directly to individuals in need, charitable organisations or religious causes. This represents a slight decline from the 64 per cent recorded in 2024.
Globally, people donated an average of one per cent of their income, although the proportion varied significantly across regions.
The report found that Africans donated an average of 1.6 per cent of their income, compared to 0.6 per cent in Europe.
Nigeria emerged as the world’s most generous nation, with respondents donating an average of 2.8 per cent of their income to charities, religious organisations and individuals in need.
CAF also noted that the world’s ten most generous countries are all located in Africa and Asia, highlighting the strong culture of philanthropy across the two regions.
Commenting on the findings, Charities Aid Foundation Managing Director, Mark Greer, said generosity is shaped by personal values, experiences and circumstances, adding that encouraging charitable giving is essential for building stronger 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.
“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.
The ranking comes despite Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges, underscoring what the report describes as the country’s enduring culture of generosity and willingness to support others in need.