What is the Population of Nigeria?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Nigeria has a population of approximately 223,800,000 people, making it the 6th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 2.80% of the world's population. With a land area of 923,768 km², the population density is roughly 242 people per km².
| Population | 223,800,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 6th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 2.80% |
| Area | 923,768 km² |
| Population density | 242 / km² |
| Demonym | Nigerian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 223,800,000 | 6th |
| United States | 340,110,988 | 3rd |
| Indonesia | 284,438,782 | 4th |
| Pakistan | 241,499,431 | 5th |
| Brazil | 213,421,037 | 7th |
| Bangladesh | 169,828,911 | 8th |
| Russia | 146,028,325 | 9th |
Nigeria compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | 13,224,860 | 112,622 |
| Cameroon | 29,442,327 | 475,442 |
| Chad | 19,340,757 | 1,284,000 |
| Niger | 26,312,034 | 1,267,000 |
Nigeria in context
- Nigeria covers 923,768 km², making it the 31st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger.
- With 223,800,000 people, Nigeria holds about 51.0% of the population of Western Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Nigeria is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Nigeria — FAQ
What is the population of Nigeria?
The population of Nigeria is approximately 223,800,000 (223.8 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Nigeria in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Nigeria at approximately 223,800,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Nigeria is the 6th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Nigeria?
Approximately 223,800,000 people live in Nigeria, making it the 6th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Nigeria rank by population?
Nigeria is the 6th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 2.80%.
What is the population density of Nigeria?
Nigeria has a population density of roughly 242 people per km², based on a land area of 923,768 km².
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