Population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment in Nigeria
Nigeria: Population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment was 6.74 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.74 million
Change on year
up 7.3%
World rank
3rd
of 57 countries
All-time high
24.72 million
in 2014
All-time low
4.79 million
in 2022
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment in Nigeria, 2013–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment in Nigeria stood at 6.74 million.
That represents a change of up 7.3% on the previous year and down 72.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment in Nigeria peaked at 24.72 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 4.79 million, in 2022.
That places Nigeria 3rd out of 57 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 18.45 million | — |
| 2014 | 24.72 million | +34.0% |
| 2015 | 20.00 million | -19.1% |
| 2016 | 21.84 million | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 19.87 million | -9.0% |
| 2018 | 21.24 million | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 13.91 million | -34.5% |
| 2020 | 7.98 million | -42.6% |
| 2021 | 5.21 million | -34.8% |
| 2022 | 4.79 million | -8.0% |
| 2023 | 6.28 million | +31.2% |
| 2024 | 6.74 million | +7.3% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 6.74 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 259,552, 26.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.00 million | 13.91 million | 24.72 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 6.20 million | 4.79 million | 7.98 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 1 Ethiopia 70.15 million compare
- 2 Democratic Republic of Congo 9.20 million compare
- 4 South Sudan 4.57 million compare
- 5 Central African Republic 3.63 million compare
- 6 Mozambique 2.50 million compare
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 population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment in Nigeria?
- Population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment in Nigeria was 6.74 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 24.72 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.79 million in 2022.
- How does Nigeria rank for population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment?
- Nigeria ranks 3rd out of 57 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.7%. 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 Population at risk of trachoma vs receiving treatment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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