Net migration metrics in Nigeria
Nigeria: Net migration metrics was -57,936 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-57,936
Change on year
down 12.1%
World rank
219th
of 236 countries
All-time high
198,672
in 1980
All-time low
-507,539
in 1983
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Nigeria, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Nigeria is -57,936, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 12.1% on the previous year and down 244.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Nigeria peaked at 198,672 in 1980 and was at its lowest, -507,539, in 1983.
That places Nigeria 219th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 20,515 | — |
| 1951 | 17,635 | -14.0% |
| 1952 | 6,100 | -65.4% |
| 1953 | -16,464 | -369.9% |
| 1954 | -11,603 | -29.5% |
| 1955 | -12,617 | +8.7% |
| 1956 | -12,818 | +1.6% |
| 1957 | -16,532 | +29.0% |
| 1958 | -47,478 | +187.2% |
| 1959 | -3,019 | -93.6% |
| 1960 | 12,131 | -501.8% |
| 1961 | 25,515 | +110.3% |
| 1962 | 27,906 | +9.4% |
| 1963 | 27,115 | -2.8% |
| 1964 | 26,411 | -2.6% |
| 1965 | 32,988 | +24.9% |
| 1966 | 12,513 | -62.1% |
| 1967 | 18,683 | +49.3% |
| 1968 | 9,615 | -48.5% |
| 1969 | 6,912 | -28.1% |
| 1970 | 7,953 | +15.1% |
| 1971 | -35,639 | -548.1% |
| 1972 | -12,962 | -63.6% |
| 1973 | -618 | -95.2% |
| 1974 | 44,281 | -7265.2% |
| 1975 | 75,603 | +70.7% |
| 1976 | 72,889 | -3.6% |
| 1977 | 129,075 | +77.1% |
| 1978 | 111,258 | -13.8% |
| 1979 | 137,721 | +23.8% |
| 1980 | 198,672 | +44.3% |
| 1981 | 106,723 | -46.3% |
| 1982 | 101,116 | -5.3% |
| 1983 | -507,539 | -601.9% |
| 1984 | 113,758 | -122.4% |
| 1985 | 61,514 | -45.9% |
| 1986 | 29,682 | -51.7% |
| 1987 | 64,418 | +117.0% |
| 1988 | 93,510 | +45.2% |
| 1989 | 99,588 | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 135,959 | +36.5% |
| 1991 | 42,760 | -68.5% |
| 1992 | 138,412 | +223.7% |
| 1993 | 90,200 | -34.8% |
| 1994 | 128,134 | +42.1% |
| 1995 | 73,243 | -42.8% |
| 1996 | 84,448 | +15.3% |
| 1997 | 96,885 | +14.7% |
| 1998 | 145,575 | +50.3% |
| 1999 | 97,195 | -33.2% |
| 2000 | 74,535 | -23.3% |
| 2001 | 64,163 | -13.9% |
| 2002 | 69,594 | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 33,857 | -51.4% |
| 2004 | 46,370 | +37.0% |
| 2005 | -17,146 | -137.0% |
| 2006 | -12,093 | -29.5% |
| 2007 | -9,162 | -24.2% |
| 2008 | -13,646 | +48.9% |
| 2009 | -18,422 | +35.0% |
| 2010 | 47,966 | -360.4% |
| 2011 | 67,808 | +41.4% |
| 2012 | 71,138 | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 40,201 | -43.5% |
| 2014 | -19,376 | -148.2% |
| 2015 | -116,162 | +499.5% |
| 2016 | 75,265 | -164.8% |
| 2017 | 78,685 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | -76,565 | -197.3% |
| 2019 | -99,722 | +30.2% |
| 2020 | -14,497 | -85.5% |
| 2021 | -86,115 | +494.0% |
| 2022 | -51,680 | -40.0% |
| 2023 | -57,936 | +12.1% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's -57,936 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -6,004, 9.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's -57,936 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,998, 14.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Nigeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +7265.2% | -618 | 44,281 |
| 1983 | -601.9% | 101,116 | -507,539 |
| 1971 | -548.1% | 7,953 | -35,639 |
| 1960 | +501.8% | -3,019 | 12,131 |
| 2015 | -499.5% | -19,376 | -116,162 |
| 2021 | -494.0% | -14,497 | -86,115 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -7,628 | -47,478 | 20,515 | 10 |
| 1960s | 19,979 | 6,912 | 32,988 | 10 |
| 1970s | 52,956 | -35,639 | 137,721 | 10 |
| 1980s | 36,144 | -507,539 | 198,672 | 10 |
| 1990s | 103,281 | 42,760 | 145,575 | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,805 | -18,422 | 74,535 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,924 | -116,162 | 78,685 | 10 |
| 2020s | -52,557 | -86,115 | -14,497 | 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 net migration metrics in Nigeria?
- Net migration metrics in Nigeria was -57,936 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 198,672 in 1980.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -507,539 in 1983.
- How does Nigeria rank for net migration metrics?
- Nigeria ranks 219th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 244.1%. 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 Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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