Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria Population
Total population based on the de facto definition.
Latest Value
232.7M
As of 2024
YoY Change
+2.1%
2023 → 2024
Record High
232.7M
Recorded in 2024
Record Low
45.1M
Recorded in 1960
10-Year Average
211.7M
2015–2024
Data Range
1960–2024
65 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SP.POP.TOTL
Historical Trend
1960 – 2024
Analysis
Nigeria's population of 232,679,000 people as of 2024 makes it one of the most populous countries in the world. This large population presents both opportunities and challenges for the country's economic development. The government faces the task of providing adequate resources and services to support this growing population.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 232.7M | 4.8M | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 227.9M | 4.7M | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 223.2M | 4.6M | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 218.5M | 4.5M | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 214.0M | 4.5M | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 209.5M | 4.5M | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 204.9M | 4.7M | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 200.3M | 4.8M | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 195.4M | 4.8M | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 190.7M | 4.8M | +2.6% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024
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