Population: comparison of UN projections in Nigeria
Nigeria: Population: comparison of UN projections was 227.88 million people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Population: comparison of UN projections in Nigeria, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population: comparison of un projections in Nigeria is 227.88 million people, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 25.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population: comparison of un projections in Nigeria peaked at 227.88 million people in 2023 and was at its lowest, 37.28 million people, in 1950.
That places Nigeria 6th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 40.63 million people | 37.28 million people | 44.16 million people | 10 |
| 1960s | 49.66 million people | 45.05 million people | 54.63 million people | 10 |
| 1970s | 63.02 million people | 55.89 million people | 71.50 million people | 10 |
| 1980s | 83.95 million people | 73.76 million people | 94.53 million people | 10 |
| 1990s | 109.65 million people | 97.12 million people | 123.05 million people | 10 |
| 2000s | 143.50 million people | 126.38 million people | 162.05 million people | 10 |
| 2010s | 188.20 million people | 166.64 million people | 209.49 million people | 10 |
| 2020s | 220.89 million people | 214.00 million people | 227.88 million people | 4 |
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More population data for Nigeria
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 523.46 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 32.05 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.0% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 4.38 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 4.38 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 96,387 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 4.38 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 4.48 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 3.53 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population: comparison of un projections in Nigeria?
- Population: comparison of un projections in Nigeria was 227.88 million people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population: comparison of un projections recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 227.88 million people in 2023.
- What is the lowest population: comparison of un projections recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.28 million people in 1950.
- How does Nigeria rank for population: comparison of un projections?
- Nigeria ranks 6th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population: comparison of un projections rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Population: comparison of UN projections. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The total population, measured on 1 July of the year shown.