Number of people at risk of trachoma and those receiving treatment in Nigeria
Nigeria: Number of people at risk of trachoma and those receiving treatment was 6.74 million People in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of people at risk of trachoma and those receiving treatment in Nigeria, 2013–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in People.
Analysis
In 2024, number of people at risk of trachoma and those receiving treatment in Nigeria stood at 6.74 million People.
That represents a change of up 7.3% on the previous year and down 72.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people at risk of trachoma and those receiving treatment in Nigeria peaked at 24.72 million People in 2014 and was at its lowest, 4.79 million People, 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.
Number of people at risk of trachoma and those receiving treatment in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 18.45 million People | — |
| 2014 | 24.72 million People | +34.0% |
| 2015 | 20.00 million People | -19.1% |
| 2016 | 21.84 million People | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 19.87 million People | -9.0% |
| 2018 | 21.24 million People | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 13.91 million People | -34.5% |
| 2020 | 7.98 million People | -42.6% |
| 2021 | 5.21 million People | -34.8% |
| 2022 | 4.79 million People | -8.0% |
| 2023 | 6.28 million People | +31.2% |
| 2024 | 6.74 million People | +7.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.00 million People | 13.91 million People | 24.72 million People | 7 |
| 2020s | 6.20 million People | 4.79 million People | 7.98 million People | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 1 Ethiopia 70.15 million People compare
- 2 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 9.20 million People compare
- 4 South Sudan 4.57 million People compare
- 5 Central African Republic 3.63 million People compare
- 6 Mozambique 2.50 million People 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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people at risk of trachoma and those receiving treatment in Nigeria?
- Number of people at risk of trachoma and those receiving treatment in Nigeria was 6.74 million People in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of people at risk of trachoma and those receiving treatment recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 24.72 million People in 2014.
- What is the lowest number of people at risk of trachoma and those receiving treatment recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.79 million People in 2022.
- How does Nigeria rank for number of people at risk of trachoma and those receiving treatment?
- Nigeria ranks 3rd out of 57 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of people at risk of trachoma and those 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 World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of people at risk of trachoma and those receiving treatment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The estimated number of people living in areas where trachoma is common ('at risk population'), and the number of people who have been treated with antibiotics or surgery.