The total population in Nigeria was estimated at 232.7 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Nigeria had a population of 45.1 million people. source: World Bank

Population in Nigeria is expected to reach 229.00 Million by the end of 2025, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Nigeria Population is projected to trend around 233.00 Million in 2026 and 236.00 Million in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employment Rate 76.10 73.20 percent Jun 2024
Minimum Wages 70000.00 70000.00 NGN/Month Jan 2025
Population 232.68 227.88 Million Dec 2024
Unemployment Rate 4.30 5.30 percent Jun 2024
Youth Unemployment Rate 6.50 8.40 percent Jun 2024



Nigeria Population
The population of Nigeria represents 2.35 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 43 people on the planet is a resident of Nigeria.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
232.68 227.88 232.68 45.05 1960 - 2024 Million Yearly