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Nigeria

07:03:59 PM · October 3, 2026
Africa/Lagos · UTC+01:00
🌤️ 24.9°C · Mainly clear · 💧 87% · 💨 8.7 km/h
NG NGA Sub-Saharan Africa
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Nigeria Country Statistics

Explore Nigeria population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Nigeria.

Nigeria Population

The population of Nigeria is 237,527,782 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 2.06%.

Nigeria GDP

The total GDP of Nigeria is $290.79B in the latest available data.

Nigeria GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Nigeria is 4.01%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Nigeria GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Nigeria is $1,224 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Nigeria Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Nigeria.

  • Birth rate 32.49
  • Death rate 11.64
  • Life expectancy 54.6 years
  • Population growth 2.06%

Nigeria Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Nigeria.

  • Literacy rate 70.4%
  • Internet users 41.2%

Nigeria Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Nigeria.

  • Inflation 23.01%
  • Unemployment 3.1%

Nigeria Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Nigeria.

  • Renewable energy 80.3%
  • Energy consumption 319.90
  • CO₂ emissions 0.5669
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Nigeria.

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Population
237,527,782
reference year 2025
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GDP
$290.79B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$1,224
per person
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GDP Growth
4.01%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
54.6
years
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Internet Users
41.2%
of population
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Literacy Rate
70.4%
literacy
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Inflation
23.01%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 32.49
Death Rate 11.64
Population Growth 2.06%
Poverty Rate 56.2%
Unemployment 3.1%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Lower middle income
Agricultural Land 76.2%
Renewable Energy 80.3%
Energy Consumption 319.90
CO₂ Emissions 0.5669
EDUCATION DATA

Nigeria Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Nigeria.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 9.7% (2011)
Education Expenditure 0.3% (2023)
TOURISM DATA

Nigeria Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Nigeria.

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International Tourist Arrivals 538.9K 2024
Data Year 2024
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Nigeria Banking Information

Central banking information for Nigeria.

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Central Bank Central Bank of Nigeria
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Nigeria
ISO Code NG
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Nigeria Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Nigeria.

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ACTIVE 2025

Government of Nigeria vs IPOB

Location Nigeria
Territory Biafra
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2025

Government of Nigeria vs JAS

Location Nigeria
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2025

Government of Nigeria vs IS

Location Nigeria
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Nigeria vs IPOB

Location Nigeria
Territory Biafra
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Nigeria vs JAS

Location Nigeria
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Nigeria vs IS

Location Nigeria
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 2023

Government of Nigeria vs IPOB

Location Nigeria
Territory Biafra
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2023

Government of Nigeria vs JAS

Location Nigeria
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2023

Government of Nigeria vs IS

Location Nigeria
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 2022

Government of Nigeria vs IPOB

Location Nigeria
Territory Biafra
Intensity Level 1
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Nigeria from 2000 onward.

Population 237,527,782 people · 2025
GDP Growth 4.01 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 1,224 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 23.01 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 4.19 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 32.49 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 0.567 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 237,527,782 4.01 1,224 23.01 — — —
2024 232,679,478 4.07 1,084 33.24 — 32.49 0.567
2023 227,882,945 3.32 2,139 24.66 4.19 32.95 0.552
2022 223,150,896 4.32 2,899 18.85 4.21 33.19 0.578
2021 218,529,286 1.11 2,787 16.95 4.08 33.55 0.599
2020 213,996,181 -6.37 2,797 13.25 3.38 33.73 0.556
2019 209,485,641 2.21 3,190 11.40 2.99 34.69 0.602
2018 204,938,755 1.92 2,058 12.10 3.09 35.69 0.592
2017 200,254,579 0.81 1,876 16.50 3.75 36.69 0.579
2016 195,443,700 -1.62 2,070 15.70 3.65 37.77 0.632
2015 190,671,878 2.65 2,586 9.01 3.58 38.95 0.621
2014 185,896,915 6.31 3,089 8.05 3.35 39.89 0.660
2013 181,049,443 6.67 2,873 8.50 3.42 40.44 0.633
2012 176,200,625 4.23 2,633 12.22 3.36 41.12 0.580
2011 171,379,598 5.31 2,418 10.83 3.32 41.79 0.607
2010 166,642,886 8.01 2,202 13.74 3.30 42.14 0.567
2009 162,049,464 8.04 1,820 12.54 3.58 42.50 0.499
2008 157,595,014 6.76 2,154 11.58 3.70 42.80 0.581
2007 153,267,261 6.59 1,816 5.39 3.91 42.90 0.551
2006 149,077,334 6.06 1,600 8.23 4.26 43.17 0.622
2005 145,017,253 6.44 1,211 17.86 4.47 43.37 0.710
2004 141,057,045 9.25 962 15.00 4.63 43.47 0.737
2003 137,202,644 7.35 763 14.03 5.05 43.71 0.784
2002 133,471,989 15.33 712 12.88 2.49 43.82 0.721
2001 129,862,595 5.92 566 18.87 3.19 43.93 0.819
2000 126,382,494 5.02 547 6.93 3.20 43.89 0.793
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Nigeria

Capital Abuja
Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Subregion —
ISO Code NGA
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