Nigeria: Percent Christian

The latest value from 2013 is 45.4 percent, an increase from 45.2 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 51.1 percent, based on data from 145 countries. Historically, the average for Nigeria from 1960 to 2013 is 38.9 percent. The minimum value, 31.3 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 45.4 percent was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Christians as percent of the total population.