Total current population for Nigeria in 2025 is 234,573,603, a 2.37% increase from 2024.

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<li>Total population for Nigeria in 2024 was <strong>229,152,217</strong>, a <strong>0.56% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Nigeria in 2023 was <strong>227,882,945</strong>, a <strong>2.12% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Nigeria in 2022 was <strong>223,150,896</strong>, a <strong>2.11% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

Population, total in Nigeria was reported at 232679478 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Nigeria - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

In 2022, Nigeria's population was estimated at around *** million individuals. Demographic projections show that the Nigerian population might experience a constant increase in the next decades. By 2050, it is forecast that the population will grow to over *** million people compared to 2022.

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.

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.

Population, male in Nigeria was reported at 117673771 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Nigeria - Population, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Nigeria has the largest population in Africa. As of 2025, the country counted over 237.5 million individuals, whereas Ethiopia, which ranked second, has around 135.5 million inhabitants. Egypt registered the largest population in North Africa, reaching nearly 118.4 million people. In terms of inhabitants per square kilometer, Nigeria only ranked seventh, while Mauritius had the highest population density on the whole African continent in 2023. The fastest-growing world region Africa is the second most populous continent in the world, after Asia. Nevertheless, Africa records the highest growth rate worldwide, with figures rising by over two percent every year. In some countries, such as Niger, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Chad, the population increase peaks at over three percent. With so many births, Africa is also the youngest continent in the world. However, this coincides with a low life expectancy. African cities on the rise The last decades have seen high urbanization rates in Asia, mainly in China and India. However, African cities are currently growing at larger rates. Indeed, most of the fastest-growing cities in the world are located in Sub-Saharan Africa. Gwagwalada, in Nigeria, and Kabinda, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ranked first worldwide. By 2035, instead, Africa's fastest-growing cities are forecast to be Bujumbura, in Burundi, and Zinder, Nigeria.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Ife, Nigeria metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Igbidu, Nigeria metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Population, female in Nigeria was reported at 115005707 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Nigeria - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Gwagwalada, Nigeria metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Aba, Nigeria metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Urban population in Nigeria was reported at 128043517 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Nigeria - Urban population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Ogbomosho, Nigeria metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Calabar, Nigeria metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Makurdi, Nigeria metro area from 1950 to 2025.

There were 51 225 500 Facebook users in Nigeria in April 2025, which accounted for 21.7% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 56.8%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (17 500 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 35 to 44, where men lead by 5 300 000.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Abakaliki, Nigeria metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Lokoja, Nigeria metro area from 1950 to 2025.