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Population

237,527,782 people (2025)

Total GDP

$377.4B (2026)

GDP Per capita

$807 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.56 (164.)

About Nigeria

Nigeria is Africa's most populous country with 223 million people and largest economy. The nation has significant oil production and growing Nollywood film industry. Nigerian culture celebrates diversity with over 250 ethnic groups and 500 languages.

The country has tropical climate with rainforest south and savanna north. Nigeria has federal republic with complex ethnic and religious dynamics. The nation has oil wealth, agriculture, and emerging technology sectors.

Lagos is commercial capital while Abuja is political capital with planned development. Nigeria has vibrant music scene including Afrobeats influencing global culture. The country has English as official language with numerous indigenous languages.

Traditional Nigerian culture includes colorful festivals, traditional arts, and religious celebrations. The nation has religious diversity with Christianity, Islam, and traditional beliefs. Nigerian cuisine features jollof rice, pepper soup, and regional specialties.

The population growth makes Nigeria projected to become world's third most populous by 2050. Nigeria offers cultural dynamism, economic potential, and African leadership in giant nation.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$476.5B
$404.3B
$332.1B
$259.8B
$187.6B
$474.5B
$432.3B
$441.1B
$476.5B
$363.8B
$187.6B
$188.3B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
20.6%
0-14
20.0%
10.6%
15-24
10.3%
0.0%
25-54
0.0%
0.0%
55-64
0.0%
1.5%
65+
1.6%
Male
Female
%50.60 (120.177.736)
%49.40 (117.350.045)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 476.747.781 +0.03% 523.5
2090 471.885.519 +0.2% 518.1
2080 457.921.590 +0.43% 502.8
2070 433.485.694 +0.69% 476
2060 399.785.267 +0.95% 439
2050 359.185.556 +1.24% 394.4
2040 312.710.416 +1.61% 343.3
2030 262.380.969 +1.95% 288.1
2025 NOW 237.527.782 +2.08% 260.8
2020 213.996.181 +2.15% 235
2015 190.671.878 +2.57% 209.4
2010 166.642.886 +2.83% 183
2005 145.017.253 +2.81% 159.2
2000 126.382.494 +2.71% 138.8
1995 110.819.428 +2.67% 121.7
1990 97.120.925 +2.74% 106.6
1985 84.897.973 +2.87% 93.2
1980 73.764.641 +3.17% 81
1975 63.410.815 +2.81% 69.6
1970 55.893.838 +2.31% 61.4
1965 50.086.764 +2.19% 55
1960 45.053.782 +2.02% 49.5
1955 40.935.635 +1.89% 44.9
1950 37.283.010 - 40.9

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Largest Cities

All Cities
1 Lagos
16.536.018
2 Kano
4.490.734
3 Abuja
4.025.735
4 Ibadan
4.004.316
5 Port Harcourt
3.636.547

Geographic Regions

Abia State
3.727.347
Adamawa State
4.248.436
Akwa Ibom State
5.482.177
Anambra State
5.527.809
Bauchi State
7.086.395
Bayelsa State
2.277.961
Benue State
5.741.815
Borno State
5.860.183
Cross River State
3.866.269
Delta State
5.663.362
Ebonyi State
2.880.383
Edo State
4.235.595
Ekiti State
3.270.798
Enugu State
4.411.119
Federal Capital Territory
3.464.123
Gombe State
3.256.962
Imo State
5.408.756
Jigawa State
6.215.167
Kaduna State
8.252.366
Kano State
13.076.892
Katsina State
9.341.196
Kebbi State
4.440.050
Kogi State
4.473.490
Kwara State
3.192.893
Lagos State
15.387.000
Nasarawa State
2.523.395
Niger State
5.556.247
Ogun State
5.217.716
Ondo State
4.671.695
Osun State
4.705.589
Oyo State
7.840.864
Plateau State
4.200.442
Rivers State
7.303.924
Sokoto State
4.998.090
Taraba State
3.066.834
Yobe State
3.294.137
Zamfara State
4.515.427

Cities

Lagos
16.536.018
Ikorodu
1.145.224
Kano
4.490.734
Abuja
4.025.735
Ibadan
4.004.316
Ogbomosho
655.517
Port Harcourt
3.636.547
Benin City
1.972.558
Onitsha
1.694.913
Nnewi
1.300.993
Awka
328.000
Uyo
1.393.453
Aba
1.230.407
Umuahia
947.460
Kaduna
1.221.451
Zaria
786.197
Ilorin
1.063.713
Warri
1.031.426
Asaba
341.000
Owerri
1.022.922
Jos
1.001.155
Lokoja
885.882
Enugu
875.552
Maiduguri
870.201
Oshogbo
795.808
Akure
773.141
Sokoto
734.255
Bauchi
696.566
Abakaliki
692.627
Calabar
684.876
Gombe
596.233
Abeokuta
588.546
Ado-Ekiti
556.505
Katsina
543.940
Minna
513.491
Makurdi
471.754
Lafia
388.140
Yola
371.230
Jalingo
364.898
Gusau
362.154
Damaturu
349.842
Dutse
341.935
Yenagoa
310.000
Birnin Kebbi
300.000

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Data Sources

HUMANITARIAN DATA EXCHANGE - 2006 census, 2019 estimates by HDX. (2026 estimates from this data by StatsGeo)
UN Data - Population and demographic statistics
World Bank Open Data - Development and economic indicators
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