Nigeria: Population size

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 Nigeria

Population size, in millions

 Latest value 223.80
 Year 2023
 Measure million
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 110.78
 Min - Max 44.93 - 223.80
 Source United Nations Population Division
The latest value from 2023 is 223.8 million, an increase from 218.54 million in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 40.69 million, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Nigeria from 1960 to 2023 is 110.78 million. The minimum value, 44.93 million, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 223.8 million was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Nigeria - Population size - Recent values chart

Historical series
Nigeria - Population size - historical chart - 1960-2023




The population size of Nigeria and other countries is defined as the number of people living on the territory of the country. It includes domestic born and foreign born residents.
Definition: Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Population size 223.80 2023 million
 Percent urban population 54.28 2023 percent
 Population density 234 2021 people per square km
 Population ages 65 and above 2.99 2023 percent
 Percent children 42.76 2023 percent
 Percent female population 49.45 2023 percent
 Rural population, percent 45.72 2023 percent
 Age dependency ratio 84.33 2023 percent
 Refugee population 69,940 2023 refugees
 Migrant population 1 2015 percent
 Population growth 2.38 2023 percent
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