‘Givers never lack’ is a principle deeply rooted in faith. In the Bible, Proverbs 11:25 states, “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed”.
Similarly, the Qur’an in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:261) teaches that those who give in charity will have their reward multiplied many times over.
As a religious nation, Nigeria has embraced this mandate wholeheartedly, as generosity sits at the centre of both Christian and Islamic practice. 
As a result, giving is not treated as an occasional act of kindness but as a moral responsibility.
Nigerians grew up believing helping others attracts blessings. That belief explains why many people willingly give their widow’s mite to the countless GoFundMe campaigns that appear on social media, even when the beneficiaries are complete strangers they may never meet.
So it’s no surprise that this act of kindness has gotten global recognition.
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Nigeria Tops the World Giving Report 2025
According to the World Giving Report 2025, Nigeria has emerged as a global leader in generosity.
The Nigeria chapter of the report, developed by the African Philanthropy Forum (APF) in partnership with the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), highlights the country’s exceptional performance.
The report draws from a global survey covering 101 countries, placing Nigeria at the very top across several key measures of charitable giving.
Key Findings That Set Nigeria Apart
- Highest donation rate: 89% of Nigerians donated money in 2024, the highest proportion of any country surveyed.
- Largest share of income given: On average, Nigerians donated 2.83% of their income, ranking number one globally.
- Strong volunteer culture: Nigerians volunteered around 13.5 hours per person, far above the global average of approximately nine hours.
So, what drives these impressive numbers? At the core lies a strong culture of generosity. Whether through church collections, zakat payments or community support, people give because their faith and upbringing demand it.
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Top 10 Most Generous Countries in the World
- 1. Nigeria – 2.83% (most generous country in 2025)
- 2. Egypt – 2.45%
- 3. Ghana &China – 2.19% (tie)
- 4. Kenya – 2.13%
- 5. Uganda – 2.04%
- 6. United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar & India – 1.92% (tie)
- 7. Malawi – 1.80%
- 8. Türkiye – 1.77%
- 9. Vietnam – 1.72%
- 10. Bangladesh – 1.70%
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