Last collected in 2012 by the Nigeria National Bureau of Statistics, the total population of citizens in Nigeria was around 166.2 million people. In 2016, it is estimated to have over 178.5 million people although United Nations projections have placed the population as high as 186 million.
What is the total population of Nigeria in 2020?
In 2020, Nigeria’s population was estimated to amount to 206 million individuals.
When was Nigeria last population census?
The last census taken in 1991 surprised analysts because it came in low, prompting calls for a recount. At 89 million, the total population figure fell short of government estimates by more than 20 million (see table).
What is Nigeria population as at 2019?
Nigeria 2020 population is estimated at 206,139,589 people at mid year according to UN data. Nigeria population is equivalent to 2.64% of the total world population.
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Nigeria Population (LIVE)
| Date | Yearly Growth Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.64 |
| 2018 | 2.62 |
| 2019 | 2.6 |
| 2020 | 2.58 |
What is the percentage of working population in the last census in Nigeria?
| Nigeria Labour | Last | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 33.30 | percent |
| Population | 206.14 | Million |
| Employed Persons | 58527.00 | Thousand |
| Employment Rate | 66.70 | percent |
Which gender is more in Nigeria?
In 2019, Nigeria’s female population amounted to approximately 99.13 million, while the male population amounted to approximately 101.83 million inhabitants.
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Nigeria: Total population from 2009 to 2019, by gender (in millions)
| Characteristic | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 96.64 | 99.24 |
| 2017 | 94.19 | 96.69 |
| 2016 | 91.78 | 94.18 |
| 2015 | 89.42 | 91.72 |
Which state has the highest population in Nigeria 2020?
TOP 10 MOST POPULATED STATES IN NIGERIA TODAY AND THEIR FIGURES
- LAGOS STATE – 21 MILLION. …
- KANO STATE – 16 MILLION. …
- OYO STATE – 15 MILLION. …
- KADUNA STATE – 12 MILLION. …
- RIVERS STATE – 11 MILLION. …
- KATSINA STATE – 10 MILLION. …
- BAUCHI STATE – 9 MILLION. …
- ANAMBRA STATE – 8.3 MILLION.
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Which state is biggest in Nigeria?
List of Nigerian states by area
| Rank | State | km² |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niger State | 76,363 |
| 2 | Borno State | 70,898 |
| 3 | Taraba State | 54,473 |
| 5 | Kaduna State | 46,053 |
Which state has the highest landmark in Nigeria?
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| Rank | State | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taraba State | 2,419 m (7,936 ft) |
| 2 | Niger State | 2,359 m (7,740 ft) |
| 3 | Borno State | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) |
| 4 | Adamawa State | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) |
How many states does Nigeria have in 2020?
Nigeria is a federation of 36 states and 1 Federal Capital Territory.
Which religion is the highest in Nigeria?
Nigeria has the largest Christian population in Africa though Christians are about 48% of the population. According to a 2011 Pew report, over 80 million Nigerians are Christians.
Why is Nigeria population so high?
Nigeria’s population growth is a product of persistent high fertility and consistently declining mortality. In 2018 the total fertility rate (or the average number of children per woman) was 5.3. and the death rate was 11.9 deaths per 1,000.
Who brought Islam to Nigeria?
Muhammed Rumfa (1463 – 1499) was the first ruler to convert to Islam in Hausaland. It had spread to the major cities of the northern part of the country by the 16th century, later moving into the countryside and towards the Middle Belt uplands.
When was the last head count in Nigeria?
The most recent census in Nigeria was conducted in 2006 and was plagued by political interference from design through to implementation. The population estimate was 140 million people.
How many population do we have in Nigeria?
All figures have been estimated. In 2019, the total population of Nigeria amounted to approximately 200.96 million inhabitants.
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Nigeria: Total population from 2016 to 2026 (in million inhabitants)
| Characteristic | Inhabitants in millions |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 206.14 |
| 2019 | 200.96 |
| 2018 | 195.88 |
| 2017 | 190.87 |
What is the percentage of youth population in Nigeria?
This statistic shows the age structure in Nigeria from 2009 to 2019. In 2019, about 43.69 percent of Nigeria’s total population were aged 0 to 14 years.