Annual population growth in Nigeria
Nigeria: Annual population growth was 4.73 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.73 million
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
2nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
4.85 million
in 2013
All-time low
711,064
in 1951
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Annual population growth in Nigeria, 1951–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, annual population growth in Nigeria stood at 4.73 million.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and down 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual population growth in Nigeria peaked at 4.85 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 711,064, in 1951.
Nigeria ranks 2nd of 236 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual population growth in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 711,064 | — |
| 1952 | 722,127 | +1.6% |
| 1953 | 723,603 | +0.2% |
| 1954 | 736,513 | +1.8% |
| 1955 | 759,312 | +3.1% |
| 1956 | 780,421 | +2.8% |
| 1957 | 801,419 | +2.7% |
| 1958 | 807,176 | +0.7% |
| 1959 | 837,031 | +3.7% |
| 1960 | 892,102 | +6.6% |
| 1961 | 935,526 | +4.9% |
| 1962 | 975,986 | +4.3% |
| 1963 | 1.01 million | +3.3% |
| 1964 | 1.04 million | +3.0% |
| 1965 | 1.07 million | +3.5% |
| 1966 | 1.10 million | +2.5% |
| 1967 | 1.10 million | +0.3% |
| 1968 | 1.14 million | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 1.20 million | +5.2% |
| 1970 | 1.26 million | +5.2% |
| 1971 | 1.32 million | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 1.39 million | +5.0% |
| 1973 | 1.48 million | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 1.60 million | +7.9% |
| 1975 | 1.73 million | +8.4% |
| 1976 | 1.85 million | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 1.98 million | +7.0% |
| 1978 | 2.09 million | +5.8% |
| 1979 | 2.17 million | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 2.27 million | +4.4% |
| 1981 | 2.30 million | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 2.31 million | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 2.06 million | -10.9% |
| 1984 | 2.09 million | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 2.37 million | +13.6% |
| 1986 | 2.34 million | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 2.36 million | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 2.43 million | +3.1% |
| 1989 | 2.51 million | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 2.59 million | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 2.60 million | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 2.65 million | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 2.75 million | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 2.81 million | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 2.88 million | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 2.94 million | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 3.00 million | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 3.09 million | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 3.20 million | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 3.34 million | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 3.48 million | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 3.61 million | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 3.73 million | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 3.85 million | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 3.96 million | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 4.06 million | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 4.19 million | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 4.33 million | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 4.45 million | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 4.59 million | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 4.74 million | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 4.82 million | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 4.85 million | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 4.85 million | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 4.77 million | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 4.77 million | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 4.81 million | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 4.68 million | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 4.55 million | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 4.51 million | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 4.53 million | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 4.62 million | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 4.73 million | +2.4% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 4.73 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 167,005, 28.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 4.73 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 359,940, 13.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 764,296 | 711,064 | 837,031 | 9 |
| 1960s | 1.05 million | 892,102 | 1.20 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.69 million | 1.26 million | 2.17 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.30 million | 2.06 million | 2.51 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.85 million | 2.59 million | 3.20 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.90 million | 3.34 million | 4.45 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.74 million | 4.55 million | 4.85 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.60 million | 4.51 million | 4.73 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More population data for Nigeria
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0306 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0306 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1509 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 377,460 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.22 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5063 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.023 (2100)
- Population density 523.46 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 32.05 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual population growth in Nigeria?
- Annual population growth in Nigeria was 4.73 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual population growth recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 4.85 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest annual population growth recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 711,064 in 1951.
- How does Nigeria rank for annual population growth?
- Nigeria ranks 2nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual population growth rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual population growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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