Migrant populations in Nigeria
Nigeria: Migrant populations was 1.40 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
1.40 million
World rank
50th
of 228 countries
All-time high
1.40 million
in 2024
All-time low
456,621
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Nigeria, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Nigeria is 1.40 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Nigeria peaked at 1.40 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 456,621, in 1990.
That places Nigeria 50th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Migrant populations in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 456,621 | — |
| 1995 | 462,999 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 487,882 | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 969,714 | +98.8% |
| 2010 | 990,494 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 1.20 million | +21.1% |
| 2020 | 1.31 million | +9.1% |
| 2024 | 1.40 million | +7.2% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 1.40 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 7.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 1.40 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 4.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 459,810 | 456,621 | 462,999 | 2 |
| 2000s | 728,798 | 487,882 | 969,714 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.09 million | 990,494 | 1.20 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.36 million | 1.31 million | 1.40 million | 2 |
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 migrant populations in Nigeria?
- Migrant populations in Nigeria was 1.40 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.40 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 456,621 in 1990.
- How does Nigeria rank for migrant populations?
- Nigeria ranks 50th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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