NGA · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
237.53 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
54.6 years
Median Age
18.1 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 237,527,782 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.06 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 250.2 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 32.49 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 11.64 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 4.38 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 54.6 years | 2024 |
| Median Age | 18.1 years | 2025 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 69.8 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 70.4 percent | 2024 |
| Urban Population (%) | 63.8 percent | 2025 |
Languages
English
Official
Religions
Muslim
Major
53.5%
Other Christian
35.3%
Roman Catholic
10.6%
Other
0.6%