Lebanon vs Nigeria: Migrant populations
Lebanon
1.42 million
in 2024
Nigeria
1.40 million
in 2024
Lebanon rank
48th
Nigeria rank
50th
Migrant populations over time
- Lebanon
- Nigeria
How they compare
Lebanon currently reports 1.42 million against 1.40 million in Nigeria, a difference of 19,300.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 8 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Nigeria ahead.
Lebanon ranks 48th and Nigeria ranks 50th of 228 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Lebanon averaged higher in 2 and Nigeria in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lebanon | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 445,462 | 459,810 | 14,348 | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 534,343 | 728,798 | 194,455 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 1.19 million | 1.09 million | 99,995 | Lebanon |
| 2020s | 1.50 million | 1.36 million | 148,540 | Lebanon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migrant populations, Lebanon or Nigeria?
- Lebanon, at 1.42 million against 1.40 million in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migrant populations between Lebanon and Nigeria?
- 19,300, with Lebanon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lebanon and Nigeria?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Lebanon and Nigeria rank globally for migrant populations?
- Lebanon ranks 48th 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.