🇳🇬Nigeria — Population & Demographics
Nigeria has a population of 227,882,945, ranking #6 in the world. The capital is Abuja. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank classification: Lower middle income
World countries by population — Nigeria is #6
227,882,945
Population
#6
World Rank
54.5
Life Expectancy
$2,139
GDP Per Capita
Demographics
| Population | 227,882,945 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.10% |
| Urban Population | 62.2% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.48 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 54.5 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 70.1 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 63.2% |
Economy
$2,139
GDP Per Capita
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
Nigeria has a population of 227,882,945, ranking #6 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.10%.
Life expectancy in Nigeria is 54.5 years. The infant mortality rate is 70.1 per 1,000 live births.
Nigeria's GDP per capita is $2,139. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.