wwwkaycom:
Ogun + Oyo + Osun + Ondo + Ekiti = 76320KM²

Lagos = 3345KM²

Niger alone = 76363KM²

Niger State = Entire Southwest States - Lagos

Anambra + Enugu + Abia + Imo + Ebonyi = 29525KM²

Kogi = 29833KM²

The entire southeast is a little less than Kogi State only

The north have more than enough land to take care of RUGA, let it be that way.

cc itsmeaboki sarrki deomelo

immhotep:

No problem.
Just keep all the RUGA villages in Katsina.
Sai APC.

You are proving to be quite incorrigible (assuming you even understand what that means).

ItsMeAboki:


You are proving to be quite incorrigible (assuming you even understand what that means).

RUGA is corruption.

immhotep:

RUGA is corruption.

Keep reflecting your IQ

ItsMeAboki:


Keep reflecting your IQ

Juliusmalema:
I can't take that 4844 for anambra, is too small for my liking..

We need more lands to add up to like 9688 kilometers squared.

land grabber...go and grab River Niger

Enugupikin:
land grabber...go and grab River Niger

Na Enugu go sweet pass at least the land mass is high 7161

So taking 1161 is no crime after all we were once one state.

NkemChukwudi:
IGBO get small dick sha!

cc Immhotep Lzaa and other bloody Biafuroans

Na Him Dem Wan Come Collect Give Fulani. What Are They Waiting For? Niger State Alone Can Contain All The Cows In African Continent. They should Use Niger State As Cattle Colony And Ruga At Same Time.

MikeBetty:
Na Him Dem Wan Come Collect Give Fulani. What Are They Waiting For? Niger State Alone Can Contain All The Cows In African Continent. They should Use Niger State As Cattle Colony And Ruga At Same Time.

Very simple matter.
The dullardism of APC is just mind-boggling. SMH

Juliusmalema:


Na Enugu go sweet pass at least the land mass is high 7161

So taking 1161 is no crime after all we were once one state.

at least you said once one but no longer...RUGA fall on Anambra

[quote author=ItsMeAboki post=79919011][/quote]
So you will consider me wise only if I support RUGA and the Sudanese clone ?

Enugupikin:
at least you said once one but no longer...RUGA fall on Anambra

Anambra Alaeze..

Enugupikin:
at least you said once one but no longer...RUGA fall on Anambra

As for now we can't agree to any unholy union...

Mbanu .

immhotep:

So you will consider me wise only if I support RUGA and the Sudanese clone ?

Typical of a one dimensional mindset that obviously cannot operate in a multidimensional world - limited brain power.

ItsMeAboki:


Typical of a one dimensional mindset that obviously cannot operate in a multidimensional world limited brain power.

So what should we do now?

ItsMeAboki:

farem:
NIGERIA'S 36 STATES & FCT RANKED IN ORDER OF LAND SURFACE AREA.

RANK STATE KM²

1 Niger State 76,363
2 Borno State 70,898
3 Taraba State 54,473
4 Kaduna State 46,053
5 Bauchi State 45,837
6 Yobe State 45,502
7 Zamfara State 39,762
8 Adamawa State 36,917
9 Kwara State 36,825
10 Kebbi State 36,800
11 Benue State 34,059
12 Plateau State 30,913
13 Kogi State 29,833
14 Oyo State 28,454
15 Nasarawa State 27,117
16 Sokoto State 25,973
17 Katsina State 24,192
18 Jigawa State 23,154
19 Cross River State 20,156
20 Kano State 20,131
21 Gombe State 18,768
22 Edo State 17,802
23 Delta State 17,698
24 Ogun State 16,762
25 Ondo State 15,500
26 Rivers State 11,077
27 Bayelsa State 10,773
28 Osun State 9,251
* Federal Capital Territory 7,315
29 Enugu State. 7,161
30 Akwa Ibom State 7,081
31 Ekiti State 6,353
32 Abia State 6,320
33 Ebonyi State 5,670
34 Imo State 5,530
35 Anambra State 4,844
36 Lagos State 3,345

Entire SE is ONE State

Tolexander:
Go and check the result of the last census we had in 2006

No offence...But this is not smart..do better

MetaPhysical:


Entire SE is ONE State

Where is your sense?

Alaska occupies more than 20 percent of American total area...

Rhode Island as the smallest state is smaller than some counties in the US...

Na who arid massive landmass help?

NkemChukwudi:
IGBO get small dick sha!

cc Immhotep Lzaa and other bloody Biafuroans

Yoruba get large dî.ck but still remain impotent.

Tolexander:
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Kano was more populated by last census result but it's Lagos at the moment.

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Population of Cities in Nigeria (2019)

7
Over 1 Million

80
100,000 to 1 Million

248
10,000 to 100,000

With multiple cities boasting populations exceeding one million, it's no wonder that Nigeria is one of the most populous countries in the world. Its biggest city, Lagos, contributes 9 million residents to the total population, while there are also 79 cities with a minimum population of 100,000 and 249 cities with populations that surpass 10,000. Nigeria has a total of 36 states, and 774 Local Government Areas that are spread across the 39th most populous country in the world.

Over half of Nigeria's population live in rural areas -- 52% to be exact. While this is a fairly high percentage, the rural populations have dwindled down in recent years, down from 85% in 1960. This reduction in numbers is likely due to problems faced in the rural areas of Nigeria, which includes a lack of or sporadic electricity, sanitary conditions, and of course, the lack of industry. Many natives are moving into urbanized, developed areas to take advantage of job opportunities and to avoid a life of poverty found in many of the smaller cities and villages in the country.

Nigeria has 7 cities with more than a million people, 80 cities with between 100,000 and 1 million people, and 248 cities with between 10,000 and 100,000 people. The largest city in Nigeria is Lagos, with a population of 9,000,000 people.

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Lagos
In addition to the highest population, Lagos is the largest country in Africa and has the highest GDP.

9,000,000


Kano
The Hausa people are the primary inhabitants of this city.

3,626,068


Ibadan
Ibadan is not only one of the country's most populated cities, but it's also the largest by area.

3,565,108


Kaduna
Kaduna is a leading industrial city in the nation, and it's also famous for its pottery.

1,582,102


Port Harcourt
Crude oil has led to the development and growth of this Nigerian city.

1,148,665


Benin City
Benin City is one of the country's center for higher education.

1,125,058


Maiduguri
This city was originally founded as a military outpost in 1907

1,112,449


Zaria
This city's economy revolves around agriculture.'

975,153


Aba
Aba is well-known throughout the country for its skilled craftsmen.

897,560


Jos
Jos showcases the beauty of Nigeria's Plateau State.

816,824


Largest Cities in Nigeria


Name 2019 Population Location
Lagos 9,000,000 Map
Kano 3,626,068 Map
Ibadan 3,565,108 Map
Kaduna 1,582,102 Map
Port Harcourt 1,148,665 Map
Benin City 1,125,058 Map
Maiduguri 1,112,449 Map
Zaria 975,153 Map
Aba 897,560 Map
Jos 816,824 Map
Ilorin 814,192 Map
Oyo 736,072 Map
Enugu 688,862 Map
Abeokuta 593,100 Map
Abuja 590,400 Map
Sokoto 563,861 Map
Onitsha 561,066 Map
Warri 536,023 Map
Ebute Ikorodu 535,619 Map
Okene 479,178 Map
Calabar 461,796 Map
Uyo 436,606 Map
Katsina 432,149 Map
Ado-Ekiti 424,340 Map
Akure 420,594 Map
Bauchi 316,149 Map
Ikeja 313,196 Map
Makurdi 292,645 Map
Minna 291,905 Map
Efon-Alaaye 279,319 Map
Ilesa 277,904 Map
Owo 276,574 Map
Umuahia 264,662 Map
Ondo 257,005 Map
Ikot Ekpene 254,806 Map
Iwo 250,443 Map
Gombe 250,258 Map
Jimeta 248,148 Map
Atani 230,000 Map
Gusau 226,857 Map
Mubi 225,705 Map
Ikire 222,160 Map
Owerri 215,038 Map
Shagamu 214,558 Map
Ijebu-Ode 209,175 Map
Ugep 200,276 Map
Nnewi 193,987 Map
Ise-Ekiti 190,063 Map
Ila Orangun 179,192 Map
Saki 178,677 Map
Bida 171,656 Map
Awka 167,738 Map
Ijero-Ekiti 167,632 Map
Inisa 164,161 Map
Suleja 162,135 Map
Sapele 161,686 Map
Osogbo 156,694 Map
Kisi 155,510 Map
Gbongan 139,485 Map
Ejigbo 138,357 Map
Funtua 136,811 Map
Igboho 136,764 Map
Buguma 135,404 Map
Ikirun 134,240 Map
Abakaliki 134,102 Map
Okrika 133,271 Map
Amaigbo 127,300 Map
Lafia 127,236 Map
Gashua 125,817 Map
Modakeke 119,529 Map
Bama 118,121 Map
Ilobu 118,089 Map
Jalingo 117,757 Map
Okigwe 115,499 Map
Offa 113,830 Map
Esuk Oron 112,033 Map
Nsukka 111,017 Map
Nguru 111,014 Map
Hadejia 110,753 Map
Ijebu-Igbo 109,261 Map
Uromi 108,608 Map
Birnin Kebbi 108,164 Map
Pindiga 106,322 Map
Azare 105,687 Map
Nkpor 103,733 Map
Ikere-Ekiti 103,054 Map
Lafiagi 102,779 Map
Kontagora 98,754 Map
Kuje 97,367 Map
Yola 96,006 Map
Biu 95,005 Map
Olupona 95,002 Map
Lere 93,290 Map
Wukari 92,933 Map
Igbo-Ora 92,719 Map
Emure-Ekiti 90,645 Map
Isieke 89,990 Map
Ifo 88,272 Map
Igede-Ekiti 87,282 Map
Effium 86,945 Map
Idanre 86,468 Map
Potiskum 86,002 Map
Keffi 85,911 Map
Makoko 85,840 Map
Epe 84,711 Map
Gamboru 84,672 Map
Ogaminana 84,373 Map
Ihiala 83,265 Map
Ipoti 82,113 Map
Lalupon 81,130 Map
Ughelli 79,986 Map
Bende 79,618 Map
Oke Mesi 79,563 Map
Kafanchan 79,522 Map
Ikom 79,103 Map
Agulu 79,021 Map
Daura 78,277 Map
Numan 77,617 Map
Kagoro 77,008 Map
Ode 75,463 Map
Igbo-Ukwu 75,224 Map
Aramoko-Ekiti 74,491 Map
Igbara-Odo 74,121 Map
Ozubulu 73,812 Map
Aku 73,742 Map
Oyan 73,622 Map
Jega 73,495 Map
Asaba 73,374 Map
Ohafia-Ifigh 73,355 Map
Afikpo 71,866 Map
Apomu 71,656 Map
Fiditi 71,461 Map
Orita Eruwa 71,027 Map
Eha Amufu 70,779 Map
Malumfashi 70,709 Map
Kaura Namoda 69,725 Map
Enugu-Ukwu 68,785 Map
Idah 68,703 Map
Obonoma 68,584 Map
Agbor 67,610 Map
Ezza-Ohu 67,414 Map
Uga 64,179 Map
Nkwerre 62,973 Map
Auchi 62,907 Map
Lokoja 60,579 Map
Ekpoma 59,618 Map
Ijebu-Jesa 51,730 Map
Kabba 49,869 Map
Ilaro 46,999 Map
Damaturu 46,000 Map
Argungu 45,584 Map
Gumel 42,742 Map
Geidam 41,367 Map
Talata Mafara 39,045 Map
Gummi 38,744 Map
Otan Ayegbaju 37,783 Map
Ogoja 37,466 Map
Katsina-Ala 36,722 Map
Itu 36,358 Map
Kumo 35,712 Map
Oke Ila 35,000 Map
Pankshin 31,516 Map
Nasarawa 30,949 Map
Kachia 30,893 Map
Dikwa 29,026 Map
Moriki 28,735 Map
Patigi 28,285 Map
Wamba 27,137 Map
Baro 26,821 Map
Okuta 26,589 Map
Birnin Kudu 26,565 Map
Badagry 26,383 Map
Ogwashi-Uku 26,137 Map
Eket 25,569 Map
Kamba 25,568 Map
Daura 25,289 Map
Takum 24,822 Map
Igbeti 24,690 Map
Zungeru 24,447 Map
Zuru 24,338 Map
Yenagoa 24,335 Map
Tegina 24,037 Map
Awgu 23,175 Map
Wudil 23,066 Map
Nafada 22,920 Map
Ibi 22,757 Map
Sofo-Birnin-Gwari 22,380 Map
Dutsen Wai 22,062 Map
Kaiama 21,897 Map
Ubiaja 21,782 Map
Otukpa 21,686 Map
Oguta 21,639 Map
Damboa 21,571 Map
Jebba 21,488 Map
Garko 21,141 Map
Mokwa 21,128 Map
Gaya 20,959 Map
Tambuwal 20,932 Map
Elele 20,620 Map
Monguno 20,297 Map
Kwale 20,226 Map
Gembu 19,881 Map
Obudu 19,668 Map
Gombi 19,616 Map
Magumeri 19,363 Map
Degema Hulk 19,223 Map
Enugu-Ezike 18,989 Map
Kari 18,812 Map
Darazo 18,415 Map
Rano 17,972 Map
Kiyawa 17,704 Map
Deba 17,671 Map
Igbor 17,666 Map
Babana 17,617 Map
Egbe 17,612 Map
Gwadabawa 17,486 Map
Beli 17,467 Map
Illela 17,461 Map
Dutse 17,129 Map
Dukku 16,961 Map
Bonny 16,868 Map
Bode Saadu 16,619 Map
Rijau 16,613 Map
Kumagunnam 16,557 Map
Lapai 16,442 Map
Burutu 16,410 Map
Gwarzo 16,303 Map
Kukawa 16,077 Map
Akwanga 15,985 Map
Billiri 15,976 Map
Iperu 15,935 Map
Gwaram 15,806 Map
Soba 15,715 Map
Marte 15,707 Map
Ibeto 15,565 Map
Bukuru 15,540 Map
Anchau 15,538 Map
Ado Odo 15,442 Map
Ganye 15,178 Map
Gwoza 15,176 Map
Ajaokuta 15,144 Map
Doma 15,097 Map
Isanlu-Itedoijowa 15,087 Map
Udi 14,998 Map
Icheu 14,704 Map
Igarra 14,647 Map
Ankpa 14,630 Map
Lere 14,620 Map
Omu-Aran 14,477 Map
Ringim 14,463 Map
Yashikera 14,454 Map
Jibia 14,424 Map
Kajuru 14,389 Map
Gassol 14,326 Map
Shani 14,305 Map
Ugbokpo 14,218 Map
Dapchi 14,077 Map
Ngala 14,031 Map
Misau 13,957 Map
Gandi 13,940 Map
Ago Are 13,919 Map
Ore 13,905 Map
Uruobo-Okija 13,898 Map
Damasak 13,874 Map
Gamawa 13,549 Map
Sauri 13,445 Map
Konduga 13,400 Map
Dindima 13,356 Map
Ikang 13,305 Map
Yelwa 13,234 Map
Langtang 13,172 Map
Kazaure 13,169 Map
Wurno 13,087 Map
Kujama 12,967 Map
Okeho 12,964 Map
Madagali 12,919 Map
Obubra 12,885 Map
Ahoada 12,848 Map
Boju 12,814 Map
Agenebode 12,730 Map
Ajasse Ipo 12,718 Map
Runka 12,665 Map
Lau 12,657 Map
Kafin Hausa 12,609 Map
Bakori 12,604 Map
Dutsin-Ma 12,595 Map
Abak 12,562 Map
Dakingari 12,558 Map
Bokkos 12,538 Map
Gorgoram 12,470 Map
Zango 12,371 Map
Dange 12,369 Map
Kaltungo 12,357 Map
Amper 12,212 Map
Miringa 12,117 Map
Zalanga 12,070 Map
Vom 12,000 Map
Obiaruku 11,936 Map
Madala 11,771 Map
Toungo 11,759 Map
Agaie 11,742 Map
Machina 11,707 Map
Mutum Biyu 11,702 Map
Kangiwa 11,701 Map
Bori 11,693 Map
Burumburum 11,689 Map
Goniri 11,673 Map
Bara 11,673 Map
Uba 11,648 Map
Anka 11,641 Map
Omoku 11,625 Map
Kafarati 11,535 Map
Bin Yauri 11,501 Map
Maru 11,496 Map
Gagarawa 11,450 Map
Gujba 11,359 Map
Opi 11,237 Map
Mallammaduri 11,156 Map
Twon-Brass 11,122 Map
Dekina 11,067 Map
Bebeji 10,987 Map
Arochukwu 10,776 Map
Takai 10,748 Map
Panyam 10,715 Map
Koton-Karfe 10,709 Map
Katagum 10,602 Map
Zaki Biam 10,470 Map
Goronyo 10,460 Map
Etinan 10,318 Map
Aliade 10,292 Map
Wawa 10,200 Map
Gabarin 10,160 Map
Gwandu 10,018 Map
Madara 10,015 Map
Maiyama 10,014 Map
Wagini 9,986 Map
Buga 9,913 Map
Benisheikh 9,825 Map
Ete 9,805 Map
Bugana 9,737 Map
Danja 9,736 Map
Kankara 9,609 Map
Amagunze 9,598 Map
Alapa 9,584 Map
Yuli 9,549 Map
Kura 9,537 Map
Tsafe 9,367 Map
Orlu 9,351 Map
Birniwa 9,334 Map
Shinkafi 9,324 Map
Ejirin 9,204 Map
Holma 9,199 Map
Wuyo 9,189 Map
Ifaki 9,185 Map
Ogurugu 9,135 Map
Kwatarkwashi 9,084 Map
Mahuta 9,047 Map
Dambatta 8,940 Map
Baissa 8,911 Map
Musawa 8,904 Map
Mberubu 8,904 Map
Ruma 8,857 Map
Igabi 8,840 Map
Rabah 8,707 Map
Imeko 8,627 Map
Bokani 8,624 Map
Agbabu 8,611 Map
Auna 8,590 Map
Ochobo 8,567 Map
Orodo 8,527 Map
Owode 8,513 Map
Kibiya 8,500 Map
Hunkuyi 8,465 Map
Bomadi 8,402 Map
Bena 8,361 Map
Umunede 8,331 Map
Badeggi 8,283 Map
Sade 8,223 Map
Isara 8,205 Map
Adoru 8,203 Map
Kwolla 8,200 Map
Wasagu 8,157 Map
Ngurore 8,139 Map
Samamiya 8,087 Map
Duku 8,014 Map
Suya 7,936 Map
Siluko 7,920 Map
Dan Gora 7,907 Map
Mashi 7,845 Map
Hinna 7,826 Map
Iho 7,776 Map
Yandev 7,750 Map
Konkwesso 7,687 Map
Ilare 7,685 Map
Ifon 7,623 Map
Dan Sadau 7,568 Map
Kuta 7,528 Map
Mando 7,500 Map
Zadawa 7,495 Map
Idi Iroko 7,487 Map
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Nigeria Population 2019



201,005,401


Nigeria, officially known as the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country that is located on the western coast of Africa. The country features 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, which is known as Abuja. The country of Nigeria features over five hundred different ethnic groups, many different languages, and declared its independence from the United Kingdom on October 1, 1960. As of 2019, the estimated population of the country is over 200.96 million, ranking 7th in the world.

Last collected in 2012 by the Nigeria National Bureau of Statistics, the total population of citizens in Nigeria was around 166.2 million people. In 2016, it is estimated to have over 178.5 million people although United Nations projections have placed the population as high as 186 million. Back in 1960, when the country declared its independence from the United Kingdom, the country recorded an estimated 45.2 million people. That constitutes a change of about 268% between the year 1960 and the year 2012. The entire population of Nigeria accounts for about 2.35% of the entire earth’s population. This means that about 1 out of every 43 people in the world call Nigeria their home.

It should be noted that these estimates by the Nigeria National Bureau of Statistics take into account the residual effects of the very high mortality rate due to the rampant AIDS epidemic in the country. The AIDS epidemic, while a lot more controlled in the United States, is still a very big killer on the entire continent of Africa. Many people and multiple leaders have taken steps to help African nations such as Nigeria fight the AIDS epidemic. Fortunately, the numbers have improved significantly over the last 15 to 20 years. There are currently 3.1 million residents in this country that are living with HIV/AIDS.

Nigeria Area and Population Density

The total surface area of this country is approximately 923,768 square kilometers. In combination with the nearly 200 million person population, the density of Nigeria is around 212.04 individuals per sq km. This country also has the highest population of any African nation, and much of this population resides in the south and southwestern areas.

Largest Cities in Nigeria

Nigeria has 5 cities with populations of one million. Lagos is by far the largest, with a population of around 17.5 million. The other 4 cities ranked by population are Kano, Ibadan, Benin City, and Port Harcourt.

Nigeria Demographics

When it comes to the average of a Nigerian citizen, the country is relatively young. For both males and females, the median age of the country is actually 18.4 years of age. The split between the males and the females in Nigeria are quite even. Men take the edge in numbers, but not by much. There are, according to estimates, about 1.04 males to every 1 female in the country. It should be noted, though, that while women are slightly outnumbered by men, after the age of 65, women outnumber the number of men.

There are multiple ethnic groups in the country of Nigeria. The Hausa-Fulani ethnicity outnumbers every other ethnic group, accounting for two-thirds of the population. Out of those two-thirds, a very large majority of them are of the Muslim faith. The other ethnic groups in Nigeria are the Nupe, the Tiv, and the Kanuri.

The official language of Nigeria is English, but the country does feature multiple languages. The most common non-English languages include the language of Hausa, the language of Yoruba, and the language of Igbo. Those three languages are the most widespread, apart from the language of English.

Nigeria Religion, Economy and Politics

The overall religious aspect of Nigeria is generally split between Christianity and Islam. Most Nigerian Muslims are Sunni and are located in the northern parts of the country while the Christian population is located mainly in the middle and the southern areas of the country. A study in 2010 stated that 45.5% of the population was Muslim while the rest were Christian.

The life expectancy in Nigeria is, unfortunately, the lowest in all of West Africa. The average life expectancy is around 54.5 years of age according to WHO data, with men living an average of 53.7 years and women living an average of 55.4 years. This very low number can be attributed to the fact that the country has a lot of health issues. As previously mentioned, the AIDS epidemic is a major player in the low life expectancy. But on top of that, Nigeria has also fallen victim to a high child and maternal mortality rate and the widespread growth of the polio virus. In fact, one out of every five children that are born in Nigeria will die before they reach the age of five due to the many health risks in Nigeria.

While pregnancy is obviously not a disease by any means, a lot of expectant mothers in Nigeria die from pregnancy complications every year. A Nigerian woman's chances of death during pregnancy or childbirth is 1 in 13. In addition to that, many people in Nigeria do not seek professional medical attention as they feel that “healers” will help them live longer. They are not aware that professional doctors will give them a much longer life.

In terms of access to clean drinking water, 68.5% have improved means of access while 31.5% still struggle to get clean water. Similarly, when examining the access to sanitation facilities, only 29% of the entire population of Nigeria have improved sanitation access as compared to the 71% that are still struggling.

The average number of years spent in school here is approximately 9 years, with a national literacy rate of only 59.6%.

Nigeria Population History

Nigeria, since 1960, has grown to be the 7th most populated country in the world. That is saying a lot given the smaller size of the country itself. The government is really relying on population control as a way to save their country because it is quite difficult to survive as a small country without oil or highly valuable exports.



Nigeria Population Growth

The Nigerian government has been doing its best to help curb a rapid growth in population. They have offered free contraception over the past 10 years or so and they have even started taking steps to discourage people who are looking to have large families. The government is banking on smaller families as a way to secure financial salvation in the future. They are looking toward territories like Thailand – another area with large population growth issues – as a model for their current strategy.

Until the point where some success is found in these efforts, the current projections for 2050 are over 390 million total residents.

Nigeria Population Projections

Nigeria continues to grow faster than many other countries of similar size, but the rate is predicted to slow somewhat in the coming years with the current rate of 2.62% dwindling down to 2.04% by 2050. Nigeria's population is predicted to hit 206 million by 2020, and 264 million by 2030 - crossing the 300 million threshold around 2036.

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Components of Population Change

One birth every 4 seconds
One death every 14 seconds
One net migrant every 9 minutes
Net gain of one person every 6 seconds
Nigeria Population in 2018Source: By Supashegs Olusegun Aderinto [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], from Wikimedia Commons


Cities in Nigeria
2019 Population Rank
7
2019 World Percentage
2.61%
2019 Growth Rate
2.60%
Density
217.55/km²
Area
923,768 km²
Capital City
Abuja
Region
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Anthem
Nigeria Anthem
Government
Nigeria Government
Where is Nigeria?
Countries Starting with N

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Timezones in Nigeria

Africa/Lagos (GMT +1.0)

Nigeria Population Pyramid 2019

1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
Nigeria Male Population
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
Nigeria Female Population
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90
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75
70
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60
55
50
45
40
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30
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Nigeria Population by Age

There are 99,958,261 adults in Nigeria.

Census Years

Year Date
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2006 27 March 2006
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Nigeria Population Growth

The United Nations project that the overall population of Nigeria will reach about 398 million by the end of the year 2050. By 2100, if current figures continue, the population of Nigeria will be over 746 million. According to the Census Bureau of the United States, the population of Nigeria will reach 402 million people by the year 2050. With those numbers, Nigeria will become the third most populated country in the entire world, surpassing the United States in the near future.

Nigeria Population Growth
Source: World Population Prospects (2019 Revision)

Official Name Federal Republic of Nigeria
Languages Spoken English
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Currencies Used Nigeria Naira
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About Nigeria / Countries Bordering Nigeria


Do note that I am posting the figures as stated by different sources and they show that Lagos is more populated than Kano.

I believe you based your argument on 2006 census and as such have to recheck.

wwwkaycom:
Ogun + Oyo + Osun + Ondo + Ekiti = 76320KM²

Lagos = 3345KM²

Niger alone = 76363KM²

Niger State = Entire Southwest States - Lagos

Anambra + Enugu + Abia + Imo + Ebonyi = 29525KM²

Kogi = 29833KM²

The entire southeast is a little less than Kogi State only

The north have more than enough land to take care of RUGA, let it be that way.

is that not a prove that north are not after land grabbing, it is the foolishness imagination of southerner. how can people with enough be dragging little with those with little.
they just want to be in business like the southerners because the southerner mostly igbos dominate every part and Corners of the country.

Tolexander:
?? ??

Number of voters as yardstick for population?
Hear yourself out again and modify your post!

I dont know why you dignified him with an answer

As an indigenous Lagosian, I hereby call on the Lagos government to deport all non Lagosians. Our land mass is too small for the population explosion. Please all of you should go back to your states and make it better. If not then the Lagos government should significantly reduce what it remits to the federal purse because the strain on our land and infrastructure is just too much for our size. This is crazy.

Dino to Buhari: "Nigerians are dying", Show your capacity as Commander in chief of the Armed Forces



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiV8IfJzyXY

As a Niger Deltan from Delta State, I hereby call on the Delta State govt govt and all the other states in the ND to stop sharing our crude oil proceeds with the remaining states of the federation. There parasitism is too much.

baby124:
As an indigenous Lagosian, I hereby call on the Lagos government to deport all non Lagosians. Our land mass is too small for the population explosion. Please all of you should go back to your states and make it better. If not then the Lagos government should significantly reduce what it remits to the federal purse because the strain on our land and infrastructure is just too much for our size. This is crazy.