Nigeria Population 2026
Population Nigeria 2026 is 206 463 745 people. Nigeria ranks 7 in terms of population in the world - 2.65% of all inhabitants of the Earth. The capital of Nigeria is Abuja, the official currency is the Naira (NGN). Chislennost.com has used information from reliable sources. Find out the population of a country, city, district at Chislennost.com.
Population of Nigeria
206 463 745 people
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Data in March 2026
Population rank, Life expectancy, age and total area Nigeria |
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|---|---|
| Population | |
| Population rank Nigeria | 206 463 745 people |
| Male population | 50.6% |
| Female population | 49.4% |
| Life expectancy Nigeria | |
| Life expectancy Male | 46.8 |
| Life expectancy Female | 48.4 |
| Age | |
| Median age Nigeria | 17.9 age |
| <15 years | 40.9% |
| 15 - 65 years | 55.9% |
| >65 years | 3.1% |
| Total area | |
| Total area Nigeria | 923770 km2 (#30 in world) |
| Population density | 223.5 per km2 |
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FAQ
⚡ When was the population counted?
The population count in Nigeria was carried out in 2026.
⚡ What place does Nigeria occupy in terms of population on Earth?
Nigeria takes 7st place in the ranking of the population of countries on Earth.
⚡ Which city is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is the city of Abuja with a population of 1 352 679 people.