The total population in Nigeria was estimated at 218.5 million people in 2022, 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 217.00 Million by the end of 2023, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Nigeria Population is projected to trend around 222.00 Million in 2024 and 229.00 Million in 2025, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employment Rate 75.60 77.10 percent Sep 2023
Minimum Wages 30000.00 30000.00 NGN/Month Sep 2023
Population 218.50 213.40 Million Dec 2022
Unemployment Rate 5.00 4.20 percent Sep 2023
Youth Unemployment Rate 8.60 7.20 percent Sep 2023

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
218.50 213.40 218.50 45.14 1960 - 2022 Million Yearly