Nigeria: Percent urban population
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| Nigeria |
Percent urban population |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 55.03 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2024 |
| Average | 31.71 |
| Min - Max | 15.41 - 55.03 |
| Source | United Nations Population Division |
The latest value from 2024 is 55.03 percent, an increase from 54.28 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 61.70 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Nigeria from 1960 to 2024 is 31.71 percent. The minimum value, 15.41 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 55.03 percent was recorded in 2024.
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The data show the percent of the total population that lives in urban areas for Nigeria and other countries.
Definition: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 232.68 | 2024 | million |
| Percent urban population | 55.03 | 2024 | percent |
| Population density | 250 | 2023 | people per square km |
| Population ages 65 and above | 3.05 | 2024 | percent |
| Percent children | 41.01 | 2024 | percent |
| Percent female population | 49.43 | 2024 | percent |
| Rural population, percent | 44.97 | 2024 | percent |
| Age dependency ratio | 78.77 | 2024 | percent |
| Refugee population | 69,940 | 2023 | refugees |
| Migrant population | 1 | 2015 | percent |
| Population growth | 2.08 | 2024 | percent |