The total population in Nigeria was estimated at 232.7 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Nigeria Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Abstract

The primary mission of the 2006 Population and Housing Census (PHC) of Nigeria was to provide data for policy-making, evidence-based planning and good governance. The Government at all tiers, researchers, the academia, civil society organizations and the international agencies will find the sets of socio-demographic data useful in formulating developmental policies and planning. The 2006 data will certainly provide benchmarks for monitoring the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Enumeration in the 2006 PHC was conducted between March 21st and 27th 2006. It was designed to collect information on the quality of the population and housing, under the following broad categories: demographic and social, education, disability, household composition, economic activity, migration, housing and amenities, mortality and fertility. The results of the exercise are being released as per the Commission's Tabulation Plan which began with the release of the total enumerated persons by administrative areas in the country in the Official Gazette of the Federal Republic of Nigeria No.2, Vol 96 of February 2,2009 and followed with the release of Priority Tables that provide some detailed characteristics of the population of Nigeria by State and LGA.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

Individuals Households

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Cleaning operations

Census 2006 Processing: The Technology and Methodology:-

Unlike the data capture method used for the country’s previous censuses, where information from the census forms are typed into the computer system, data capture for census 2006 was carried out by OMR/OCR/ICR systems where questionnaires are scanned through high speed optical scanners. The choice of the scanning system was because it is faster and more accurate than the data keying method.

OMR/OCR/ICR Technology

Definition of terms

• OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) - This means the ability of the scanning machine to detect pencil marks made on the questionnaires by the Enumerators in accordance with the responses given by the respondents.
• OCR (Optical Character Recognition) - This means the ability of the scanning machine to recognize machine printed characters on the questionnaires.
• ICR (Intelligent Character Recognition) - This means the ability of the scanner to recognize characters hand written by the Enumerators in accordance with the responses given by the respondents.

Processing Procedures of Census 2006 at the DPCs:- Data processing took place in the Commission’s seven (7) Data Processing Centres located in different geographical zones in the country. There was absolute uniformity in the processing procedures in the seven DPCs.

(a) Questionnaire Retrieval/Archiving Questionnaires from the fields were taken directly from the Local Government Areas to designated DPCs. The forms on arrival at the DPCs were counted, archived and labeled. Retrieval of the questionnaires at the DPCs were carried out based on the EA frame received from the Cartography Department. Necessary Transmittal Forms are completed on receipt of the Forms at the DPCs. The Transmittal Forms are also used to keep track of questionnaires movement within the DPC.

(b) Forms Preparation The scanning machine has been designed to handle A4 size paper. And the Census form being twice that size has to be split into two through the dotted lines at the middle of the form. This forms preparation procedure is to get the questionnaires, for each Enumeration Areas (EAs), ready for scanning. There is a Batch Header to identify each batch.

(c) Scanning Each Batch on getting to the Scanning Room was placed on joggers (a vibrating machine)to properly align the forms, and get rid of dust or particles that might be on the forms.

The forms are thereafter fed into the scanner. There were security codes in form of bar codes on each questionnaire to identify its genuineness. There was electronic editing and coding for badly coded or poorly shaded questionnaires by the Data Editors. Torn, stained or mutilated forms are rejected by the scanner. These categories of forms were later manually keyed into the system.

Re-archiving of Scanned Forms:- Scanned forms were placed in their appropriate marked envelopes in batches, and thereafter returned to the Archiving Section for re-archiving.

Data Output from the Scanning Machine:- The OMR/OCR Software interprets the output from the scanner and translates it into an XML file from where it is further translated into the desired ASCII output that is compatible for use by the CSPro Package for further processing and tabulation.

Data back-up and transfer:- After being sure that the data are edited for each EA batch in an LGA, data then was exported to the SAN (Storage Area Network) of the Server. Two copies of images of the questionnaires for each EA copied to the LTO tapes as backup and then transferred to the Headquarters. The ASCII data files for each LGA are zipped and encrypted, and thereafter transfer to the Data Validation Unit (DVU) at the Headquarters in Abuja.

Data appraisal

Data collation and validation:- The Data Validation Unit at the Headquarters was responsible for collating these data into EAs, LGAs, States and National levels. The data are edited/validated for consistency errors and invalid entries. The Census and Survey Processing (CSPro) software is used for this process. The edited, and error free data are thereafter processed into desired tables.

Activities of the Data Validation unit (DVU):-

Decryption of each LGA Data File Concatenation/merging of Data Files Check each EA batch file for EA completeness within an LGA and State Check for File/Data Structure Check for Range and Invalid Data items Check for Blank and empty questionnaire Check for inter and intra record consistency Check for Skip Patterns Perform Data Validation and Imputation Generate Statistics Report of each function/activity Generate Statistical Tables on LGA, State and National levels.

As of July 2024, Nigeria's population was estimated at around 229.5 million. Between 1965 and 2024, the number of people living in Nigeria increased at an average rate of over two percent. In 2024, the population grew by 2.42 percent compared to the previous year. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. By extension, the African continent records the highest growth rate in the world. Africa's most populous country Nigeria was the most populous country in Africa as of 2023. As of 2022, Lagos held the distinction of being Nigeria's biggest urban center, a status it also retained as the largest city across all of sub-Saharan Africa. The city boasted an excess of 17.5 million residents. Notably, Lagos assumed the pivotal roles of the nation's primary financial hub, cultural epicenter, and educational nucleus. Furthermore, Lagos was one of the largest urban agglomerations in the world. Nigeria's youthful population In Nigeria, a significant 50 percent of the populace is under the age of 19. The most prominent age bracket is constituted by those up to four years old: comprising 8.3 percent of men and eight percent of women as of 2021. Nigeria boasts one of the world's most youthful populations. On a broader scale, both within Africa and internationally, Niger maintains the lowest median age record. Nigeria secures the 20th position in global rankings. Furthermore, the life expectancy in Nigeria is an average of 62 years old. However, this is different between men and women. The main causes of death have been neonatal disorders, malaria, and diarrheal diseases.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

Household, Individual

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

This statistic shows the total population of Nigeria from 2013 to 2023 by gender. In 2023, Nigeria's female population amounted to approximately 112.68 million, while the male population amounted to approximately 115.21 million inhabitants.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 19,348 cities in the United States by Nigerian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Nigerian Population: This column displays the rank of city in the United States by their Nigerian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Nigerian Population: The Nigerian population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Nigerian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total United States Nigerian Population: This tells us how much of the entire United States Nigerian population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 6 cities in the Nome Census Area, AK by Nigerian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Nigerian Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Nome Census Area, AK by their Nigerian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Nigerian Population: The Nigerian population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Nigerian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Nome Census Area Nigerian Population: This tells us how much of the entire Nome Census Area, AK Nigerian population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

The total population of Nigeria was estimated at 232.68 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by 159.26 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by 30.98 million people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Abstract

The objectives of the Smallholder Household Survey in Nigeria were to:

• Generate a clear picture of the smallholder sector at the national level, including household demographics, agricultural profile, and poverty status and market relationships • Segment smallholder households in Nigeria according to the most compelling variables that emerge • Characterize the demand for financial services in each segment, focusing on customer needs, attitudes and perceptions related to both agricultural and financial services • Detail how the financial needs of each segment are currently met, with both informal and formal services, and where there may be promising opportunities to add value

Geographic coverage

National coverage

Analysis unit

Households

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

(a) SAMPLING PROCEDURE

The smallholder household survey in Nigeria is a nationally-representative survey with a target sample size of 3,000 smallholder households. In order to take nonresponse into account, the target sample size was increased to 3,225 households assuming a response rate of 93%. The sample was designed to produce national level estimates as well as estimates for each of the six geo-political zones. Nigeria is comprised of the following states:

• North Central: Benue, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, and Plateau
• North East: Adamawa, Bauci, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe
• North West: Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara
• South East: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo
• South South: Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, and River
• South West: Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo

(b) SAMPLING FRAME

Nigeria is divided into 774 local governments (LGAs) and its last housing and population census took place in 2006. In preparation for this last census, the National Population Commission (NPopC) demarcated over 662,000 enumeration areas (EAs) for the country. From these EAs, two hierarchical master sample frames were developed by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS): the LGA master frame and the National Integrated Survey of Households (NISH). The smallholder survey used the NISH as sampling frame but retained only the EAs containing agricultural households.

(c) SAMPLE ALLOCATION AND SELECTION

The total sample size was first allocated to the geo-political zones in proportion to their number of agricultural EAs in the sampling frame. Within each zone, the resulting sample was then further distributed to states proportionally to their number of agricultural EAs. Given that EAs were the primary sampling units and 15 households were selected in each EA, a total number of 215 EAs were selected. The sample for the smallholder survey is a stratified multistage sample. A stratum corresponds to a state and the sample was selected independently in each stratum. In the first stage, EAs were selected as primary sampling units with equal probability. A household listing operation was carried out in all selected EAs to identify smallholder households and to provide a frame for the selection of smallholder households to be included in the sample. In the second stage, 15 smallholders were selected in each EA with equal probability. In each selected household, a household questionnaire was administered to the head of the household, the spouse or any knowledgeable adult household member to collect information about household characteristics. A multiple respondent questionnaire was administered to all adult members in each selected household to collect information on their agricultural activities, financial behaviours and mobile money usage. In addition, in each selected household only one household member was selected using the Kish grid and was administered the single respondent questionnaire.

The full description of the sample design can be found in the user guide for this data set.

Sampling deviation

The household listing operation identified fewer than 15 smallholder households in many sampled EAs. As a result, the sample take of 15 households per EA couldn't be implemented in those EAs. To avoid a situation where a sample falls short, the sample take was increased to 17 smallholder households where possible while retaining in the sample all smallholder households in EAs with fewer than 17 smallholder households. This yielded 3,457 sampled households.

Mode of data collection

Computer Assisted Personal Interview [capi]

Cleaning operations

The data files were checked for completeness, inconsistencies and errors by InterMedia and corrections were made as necessary and where possible. Following the finalization of questionnaires, a script was developed using Dooblo to support data collection on smart phones. The script was thoroughly tested and validated before its use in the field. The sample design for the smallholder household survey was a complex sample design featuring clustering, stratification and unequal probabilities of selection.

Response rate

• A total of 3,457 households was selected for the survey, of which 3,310 were found to be occupied during data collection. Of these occupied households, 3,026 were successfully interviewed, yielding a household response rate of 91 percent.

• In the interviewed households 6,643 eligible household members were identified for the Multiple Respondent questionnaire. Interviews were completed with 5,128 eligible household members, yielding a response rate of 77 percent for the Multiple Respondent questionnaire.

• Among the 3,206 eligible household members selected for the Single Respondent questionnaire, 2,773 were successfully interviewed, yielding a response rate of 92 percent.

Sampling error estimates

For key survey estimates, sampling errors considering the design features were produced using either the SPSS Complex Sample module or STATA based on the Taylor series approximation method.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 1 cities in the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK by Nigerian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Nigerian Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK by their Nigerian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Nigerian Population: The Nigerian population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Nigerian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Nigerian Population: This tells us how much of the entire Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK Nigerian population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Abstract

NASC is an exercise designed to fill the existing data gap in the agricultural landscape in Nigeria. It is a comprehensive enumeration of all agricultural activities in the country, including crop production, fisheries, forestry, and livestock activities. The implementation of NASC was done in two phases, the first being the Listing Phase, and the second is the Sample Survey Phase. Under the first phase, enumerators visited all the selected Enumeration Areas (EAs) across the Local Government Areas (LGAs) and listed all the farming households in the selected enumeration areas and collected the required information. The scope of information collected under this phase includes demographic details of the holders, type of agricultural activity (crop production, fishery, poultry, or livestock), the type of produce or product (for example: rice, maize, sorghum, chicken, or cow), and the details of the contact persons. The listing exercise was conducted concurrently with the administration of a Community Questionnaire, to gather information about the general views of the communities on the agricultural and non-agricultural activities through focus group discussions.

The main objective of the listing exercise is to collect information on agricultural activities at household level in order to provide a comprehensive frame for agricultural surveys. The main objective of the community questionnaire is to obtain information about the perceptions of the community members on the agricultural and non-agricultural activities in the community.

Additional objectives of the overall NASC program include the following: · To provide data to help the government at different levels in formulating policies on agriculture aimed at attaining food security and poverty alleviation · To provide data for the proposed Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rebasing

Geographic coverage

Estimation domains are administrative areas from which reliable estimates are expected. The sample size planned for the extended listing operation allowed reporting key structural agricultural statistics at Local Government Area (LGA) level.

Analysis unit

Agricultural Households.

Universe

Population units of this operation are households with members practicing agricultural activities on their own account (farming households). However, all households in selected EAs were observed as much as possible to ensure a complete coverage of farming households.

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Sampling procedure

An advanced methodology was adopted in the conduct of the listing exercise. For the first time in Nigeria, the entire listing was conducted digitally. NBS secured newly demarcated digitized enumeration area (EA) maps from the National Population Commission (NPC) and utilized them for the listing exercise. This newly carved out maps served as a basis for the segmentation of the areas visited for listing exercise. With these maps, the process for identifying the boundaries of the enumeration areas by the enumerators was seamless.

The census was carried out in all the 36 States of the Federation and FCT. Forty (40) enumeration Areas (EAs) were selected to be canvassed in each LGA, the number of EAs covered varied by state, which is a function of the number of LGAs in the state. Both urban and rural EAs were canvassed. Out of 774 LGAs in the country, 767 LGAs were covered and the remaining 7 LGAs (4 in Imo and 3 in Borno States) were not covered due to insecurity (99% coverage). In all, thirty thousand, nine hundred and sixty (30,960) EAs were expected to be covered nationwide but 30,546 EAs were canvassed.

The Sampling method adopted involved three levels of stratification. The objective of this was to provide representative data on every Local Government Area (LGA) in Nigeria. Thus, the LGA became the primary reporting domain for the NASC and the first level of stratification. Within each LGA, eighty (80) EAs were systematically selected and stratified into urban and rural EAs, which then formed the second level of stratification, with the 80 EAs proportionally allocated to urban and rural according to the total share of urban/rural EAs within the LGA. These 80 EAs formed the master sample from which the main NASC sample was selected. From the 80 EAs selected across all the LGAs, 40 EAs were systematically selected per LGA to be canvassed. This additional level selection of EAs was again stratified across urban and rural areas with a target allocation of 30 rural and 10 urban EAs in each LGA. The remaining 40 EAs in each LGA from the master sample were set aside for replacement purposes in case there would be need for any inaccessible EA to be replaced.

Details of sampling procedure implemented in the NASC (LISTING COMPONENT). A stratified two-phase cluster sampling method was used. The sampling frame was stratified by urban/rural criteria in each LGA (estimation domain/analytical stratum).

First phase: in each LGA, a total sample of 80 EAs were allocated in each strata (urban/rural) proportionally to their number of EAs with reallocations as need be. In each stratum, the sample was selected with a Pareto probability proportional to size considering the number of households as measure of size.

Second phase: systematic subsampling of 40 EAs was done (10 in Urban and 30 in Rural with reallocations as needed, if there were fewer than 10 Urban or 30 Rural EAs in an LGA). This phase was implicitly stratified through sorting the first phase sample by geography.

With a total of 773 LGAs covered in the frame, the total planned sample size was 30920 EAs. However, during fieldwork 2 LGAs were unable to be covered due to insecurity and additional 4 LGAs were suspended early due to insecurity. For the same reason, replacements of some sampled EAs were needed in many LGAs. The teams were advised to select replacement units where possible considering appurtenance to the same stratum and similarity including in terms of population size. However about 609 EAs replacement units were selected from a different stratum and were discarded from data processing and reporting.

Sampling deviation

Out of 774 LGAs in the country, 767 LGAs were covered and the remaining 7 LGAs (4 in Imo and 3 in Borno states) were not covered due to insecurity (99% coverage).

Mode of data collection

Computer Assisted Personal Interview [capi]

Research instrument

The NASC household listing questionnaire served as a meticulously designed instrument administered within every household to gather comprehensive data. It encompassed various aspects such as household demographics, agricultural activities including crops, livestock (including poultry), fisheries, and ownership of agricultural/non-agricultural enterprises.

The questionnaire was structured into the following sections: Section 0: ADMINISTRATIVE IDENTIFICATION Section 1: BUILDING LISTING Section 2: HOUSEHOLD LISTING (Administered to the Head of Household or any knowledgeable adult member aged 15 years and above).

Cleaning operations

Data processing of the NASC household listing survey included checking for inconsistencies, incompleteness, and outliers. Data editing and cleaning was carried out electronically using the Stata software package. In some cases where data inconsistencies were found a call back to the household was carried out. A pre-analysis tabulation plan was developed and the final tables for publication were created using the Stata software package.

Sampling error estimates

Given the complexity of the sample design, sampling errors were estimated through re-sampling approaches (Bootstrap/Jackknife)

Abstract

IPUMS-International is an effort to inventory, preserve, harmonize, and disseminate census microdata from around the world. The project has collected the world's largest archive of publicly available census samples. The data are coded and documented consistently across countries and over time to facillitate comparative research. IPUMS-International makes these data available to qualified researchers free of charge through a web dissemination system.

The IPUMS project is a collaboration of the Minnesota Population Center, National Statistical Offices, and international data archives. Major funding is provided by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Additional support is provided by the University of Minnesota Office of the Vice President for Research, the Minnesota Population Center, and Sun Microsystems.

Geographic coverage

National coverage

Analysis unit

Households and persons

UNITS IDENTIFIED: - Dwellings: No - Vacant units: No - Households: Yes - Individuals: Yes - Group quarters: No - Special populations: No

UNIT DESCRIPTIONS: - Households: A household consists of a person or a group of persons living together under the same roof or in the same building/compound, who eat from the same pot and recognize themselves as a unit. - Group quarters: A housing unit occupied largely by persons not related by blood. Examples include school hostels where children from different parents live during the school session, hotels where travelers and holidaymakers or people on business stay for a short period of time. Institutional housing units usually contain more rooms than residential buildings.

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Sampling procedure

MICRODATA SOURCE: National Bureau of Statistics

SAMPLE DESIGN: The sample followed a two-stage, replicated and rotable design in which enumeration areas (EAs) demarcated for the 1991 Population Census served as the primary sampling units and housing units (HUs) as the secondary sampling units. Sixty EAs per state and 30 EAs in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja were randomly selected. In each EA, 10 households were selected randomly from a list of all households in the EA. In total, 21,900 housing units from 2,190 enumeration areas were included in the sample. The selected EAs were distributed across urban and rural areas.

SAMPLE UNIT: Enumeration area and housing unit

SAMPLE FRACTION: 0.1%

SAMPLE SIZE (person records): 83,700

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

A single form with eleven sections: A) Housing unit identification and conditions, B)Persons present in the household, C) Usual resident absent, D) Contraceptive prevalence, E) Births in the last 12 months, F) National programme on immunization, G) Child nutrition, H) Deaths in the last 12 months, I) Health, J) Householkd enterprises, and K) Household expenditure.

Retirement Notice: This item is in mature support as of November 2025 and will be retired in December 2026. A replacement item has not been identified at this time. Esri recommends updating your maps and apps to phase out use of this item. This layer shows the average household size in Nigeria in 2023, in a multiscale map (Country, State, and Local Government Area). Nationally, the average household size is 4.5 people per household. It is calculated by dividing the household population by total households.The pop-up is configured to show the following information at each geography level:Average household size (people per household)Total populationTotal householdsCount of population by 15-year age increments The source of this data is Michael Bauer Research. The vintage of the data is 2023. This item was last updated in October, 2023 and is updated every 12-18 months as new annual figures are offered.Additional Esri Resources:Esri DemographicsThis item is for visualization purposes only and cannot be exported or used in analysis.We would love to hear from you. If you have any feedback regarding this item or Esri Demographics, please let us know.Permitted use of this data is covered in the DATA section of the Esri Master Agreement (E204CW) and these supplemental terms.

Nigeria's population structure reveals a youthful demographic, with those aged **** years comprising the largest age group compared to the total of those between the ages of 30 and 84 years. The majority of the young population are men. This demographic trend has significant implications for Nigeria's future, particularly in terms of economic development and social services. It has the potential to offer a large future workforce that could drive economic growth if it is adequately educated and employed. However, without sufficient investment in health, education, and job creation, this youth bulge could strain public resources and fuel unemployment and social unrest. Poverty challenges amid population growth Despite Nigeria's large youth population, the country faces substantial poverty challenges. This is largely due to its youth unemployment rate, which goes contrary to the expectation that the country’s large labor force would contribute to employment and the economic development of the nation. In 2022, an estimated **** million Nigerians lived in extreme poverty, defined as living on less than **** U.S. dollars a day. This number is expected to rise in the coming years, indicating a growing disparity between population growth and economic opportunities. The situation is particularly dire in rural areas, where **** million people live in extreme poverty compared to *** million in urban centers. Linguistic and ethnic diversity Nigeria's population is characterized by significant linguistic and ethnic diversity. Hausa is the most commonly spoken language at home, used by ** percent of the population, followed by Yoruba at ** percent and Igbo at ** percent. This linguistic variety reflects Nigeria's complex ethnic composition, with major groups including Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and Fulani. English, the country's official language, serves as the primary language of instruction in schools, promoting literacy across diverse communities.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 2 cities in the Petersburg Census Area, AK by Nigerian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Nigerian Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Petersburg Census Area, AK by their Nigerian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Nigerian Population: The Nigerian population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Nigerian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Petersburg Census Area Nigerian Population: This tells us how much of the entire Petersburg Census Area, AK Nigerian population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

The total population of Nigeria was estimated at approximately 227.71 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by around 154.29 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by around 35.27 million people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 2 cities in the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK by Nigerian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Nigerian Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK by their Nigerian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Nigerian Population: The Nigerian population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Nigerian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Nigerian Population: This tells us how much of the entire Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK Nigerian population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 2 cities in the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK by Nigerian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Nigerian Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK by their Nigerian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Nigerian Population: The Nigerian population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Nigerian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Hoonah-Angoon Census Area Nigerian Population: This tells us how much of the entire Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK Nigerian population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 1 cities in the Aleutians West Census Area, AK by Nigerian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Nigerian Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Aleutians West Census Area, AK by their Nigerian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Nigerian Population: The Nigerian population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Nigerian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Aleutians West Census Area Nigerian Population: This tells us how much of the entire Aleutians West Census Area, AK Nigerian population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 3 cities in the Dillingham Census Area, AK by Nigerian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Nigerian Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Dillingham Census Area, AK by their Nigerian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Nigerian Population: The Nigerian population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Nigerian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Dillingham Census Area Nigerian Population: This tells us how much of the entire Dillingham Census Area, AK Nigerian population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.