Greece vs Nigeria: Migrant populations
Greece
1.42 million
in 2024
Nigeria
1.40 million
in 2024
Greece rank
47th
Nigeria rank
50th
Migrant populations over time
- Greece
- Nigeria
How they compare
Greece currently reports 1.42 million against 1.40 million in Nigeria, a difference of 20,680.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Greece has been ahead every year.
Greece ranks 47th and Nigeria ranks 50th of 228 countries.
Greece has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Greece | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 737,994 | 459,810 | 278,184 | Greece |
| 2000s | 1.15 million | 728,798 | 422,387 | Greece |
| 2010s | 1.28 million | 1.09 million | 187,228 | Greece |
| 2020s | 1.38 million | 1.36 million | 26,285 | Greece |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migrant populations, Greece or Nigeria?
- Greece, at 1.42 million against 1.40 million in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migrant populations between Greece and Nigeria?
- 20,680, with Greece ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Nigeria?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Greece and Nigeria rank globally for migrant populations?
- Greece ranks 47th and Nigeria ranks 50th of 228 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Migrant populations. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.