This page provides the latest reported value for nigeria population plus previous releases, historical high and low, shortterm forecast and longterm. Religion although christianity seems quite popular in nigeria, half of the nigerian populace identify as muslims. India, nigeria, pakistan, the democratic republic of the congo, ethiopia, the united republic. Several regions show a highly focal population distribution, with 90% of the population concentrated in less than 10% of the land surface, such as in south africa, namibia, and along the north and east coasts. They provide a quick overview of the general characteristics of a distribution as well as indications of areas of high or low density e. Latest population of nigeria by states 2019 oasdom. The population of nigeria is growing at a rate of 3. These estimates represent the urban agglomeration of lagos, which typically includes lagoss. Nigeria population by age and sex nigeria data portal. Population growth may become a severe problem for a country, which has a lack of natural resources to cater to the needs of its inhabitants. Nigeria population 19602019 data 20202022 forecast. Factors reposible for uneven distribution of population in the world 1. Apart from physical factors several social, demographic, economic, political and historical factors affect population distribution. Demographers estimated the population to be 91,178,000 in 1985.
Chart and table of nigeria population from 1950 to 2020. Nigeria demographics 2020 population, age, sex, trends. Electricity generation and distribution in nigeria. Population distributions are often shown by means of a dot map, were each dot represents a given number of people.
The importance of dakar in terms of population growth and population distribution within senegal cannot be overestimated. It is seen that the population in the previous 5 years has jumped by. Our tools allow individuals and organizations to discover, visualize, model, and present their data and the worlds data to facilitate better decisions and better outcomes. According to the research, by the end of 2018, the population of nigeria will increase to 199,805,437 people. Nigerian population growth and its implications for. Sectoral distribution of economic activities and performance in nigeria, 19601980.
Jun 19, 2015 population distribution refers to the way people are spread out on the land. The policy has a 2015 end date for most targets, and aims to improve standards of living and quality of life for nigerias people by addressing the complex. Population distribution is uneven since some areas are densely settled while others are not. The current population of nigeria in 2020 is 206,9,589, a 2. Or sometime population distribution can be described as being even or uneven, scattered or concentrated in a particular places. Persistently high fertility rates leads to high population growth. Ogun state, nigeria population statistics, charts, map. The age structure of a population affects a nations key socioeconomic issues.
In 2005, nigeria adopted the national policy on population for sustainable development 2004, the second such strategy in the nations history. The distribution of population in continents is most uneven. Demographic statistics, 4 united nations statistical division. Technical issues and solutions article pdf available december 2011 with 25,527 reads how we measure reads. Nigerias population increased by 57 million from 1990 to 2008, a 60% growth rate in less than two decades. The demographics of nigeria constitutes of 101,628,000 women and 104,525,000 men, which means there are 1,029 men per women. Sectoral distribution of economic activities and performance in nigeria, 1960 1980.
As of midyear 2016, nigeria had a population of 186. In english only, for now adolescent fertility rate births per 1,000 women ages 1519. Today this number has increased to 48 cities, of which cairo and lagos are the largest with more than ten million inhabitants each. India, nigeria, pakistan, the democratic republic of the congo, ethiopia, the united republic of tanzania, indonesia, egypt and the united.
Measures for characterizing settlement patterns, population distribution and accessibility in africa at administrative level 1. Population of nigeria state by state heres an overview of the states and their population. The total population in nigeria was estimated at 200. Nigeria is the most populous country in africa, the second biggest economy. Population distribution depends on environment and the environment has a great deal to do with population density as well. Hence, the population of nigeria in 2019 is expected to be 191. Niger state, nigeria population statistics, charts. The median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups. Population distribution in 1969 the worlds population amounted to be about 3,616 millions, inhabiting more than 6 million square kilo meters of land. Nigeria average age of the population 19502050 statista. A population pyramid, which can also be referred to age pyramid is a graphical illustration that represents the distribution of.
Feb 21, 2012 measures for characterizing settlement patterns, population distribution and accessibility in africa at administrative level 1. Approximately 50% of nigerians live in the urban areas with at least 100,000 nigerians living in the 24 cities spread across the country. Going by 2006 nigerian national population census, nigeria. Looking back, in the year of 1960, nigeria had a population of 45.
Population and vital statistics reprot various years, 5 u. The population of nigeria in 2019 can be known after checking the population from the past 5 years. Based on the pew survey which was done in 2009, 45% of nigerias population comprises muslims but a later survey in 2011 puts the christian population at 56. Population growth 1963 2006 56 66 89 140 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 1973 1991 2006 year e source. Growth in population normally results to growth in population density especially in developing. Knoema is the most comprehensive source of global decisionmaking data in the world. Approximately 50% of nigerians are urban dwellers, with the rate of urbanization being estimated at 4. Nigeria is one of the most densely populated countries in africa, with approximately 200 million. Nigeria is the most populous country in africa and also the most populous among. It is expected that half of the population growth will occur in africa. Population growth the absence of virtually any reliable current demographic data has not prevented national and international bodies from generating estimates and projections of population and population growth in nigeria. Nigeria is home to over 250 ethnic groups, with over 500 languages, and the variety of customs, and traditions among them gives the country great cultural diversity. United nations projections are also included through the year 2100. It is, however, not to suggest that population distribution on the earth surface is determined by physical factors alone, for within the broad framework of physical attractions and constraints, cultural factors strongly influence the way mankind is distributed over the earth hornby and jones, 1980.
Population of nigeria by states 2019 nigeria has a total of 36 states, and 774 local government areas, with abuja which is regarded as the federal capital territory. The world bank estimate of nigerias 1990 population was 119 million, with an estimated annual growth rate of 3. Chapter 2 spatial distribution and density of population. Nigeria, officially known as the federal republic of nigeria, is a country that is located on the western coast of africa. Percentage of land surface concentrating 90% of population. The united nations project that the overall population of nigeria will reach about 401. Population distribution refers to the way people are spread out on the land. The demographics of nigeria constitutes of 101,628,000 women and 104,525,000 men. Pdf on jan 1, 2009, ebele stella nwokoye and others published population growth and distribution in nigeria find, read and. The lagos state government estimates the population of lagos at 17. 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.
By 2100, if current figures continue, the population of nigeria will be over 728 million. This measure emphasizes provinces of highly focal population distribution in dark and those where the population is more dispersed in white. Nine countries will make up more than half the projected population growth between now and 2050 the largest increases in population between 2019 and 2050 will take place in. Nigerias recent population censuses bioline international.
Thus, apart from physical factors, numerous social, demographic, economic. Nigeria the human capital index hci database provides data at the country level for each of the components of the human capital index as well as for the overall index, disaggregated by gender. Nigerias 2004 national policy on population for sustainable. This entry provides the distribution of the population according to age. So the population distribution in nigeria has been among these 36 states and federal capital territory abuja. The 2019 population density in nigeria is 221 people per km 2 571 people per mi 2, calculated on a total land area of 910,770 km2 351,650 sq. The population distribution in cambodia in 1998 and 2008 is also represented in map 2. Nigerian population growth and its implications for economic development. This statistic shows the median age of the population in nigeria from 1950 to 2050. Causes of overpopulation in nigeria and its consequences. The geographical sizes of the 774 local government areas and their population density in the 2006 census will also be examined for conformity to. The icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure gender, age groups, age distribution.
Nigeria has a high population growth and what can also be referred to as an increasing population. The country features 36 states and its federal capital territory, which is known as abuja. The population growth rate is reinforced by the demographic distribution of the population. Factors influencing population distribution in nigeria. Lagoss 2020 population is now estimated at 14,368,332. Pdf electricity generation and distribution in nigeria. Population, female nigeria world bank staff estimates using the world bank s total population and agesex distributions of the united nations population divisions world population prospects. World bank statement on nigeria egbe tragedy in ekiti state. Niger state, nigeria population statistics, charts, map. Dakar, which has the smallest geographic area of any of the ten administrative regions, had the largest population in 1988, the highest growth rate since the 1976 census, and it was the only region that recorded more than 1. In 2019 the population of nigeria was 200,962,000 and the average age decreased from 23. From a market size perspective, nigerias egg production is the largest in africa south africa is the next larg. Despite declining fertility, nigerias population is expected to. Nile valley in egypt where 99% of the countrys population live on 4% of the total land.
Information is included by sex and age group as follows. National population commission 2004, population and the quality of life in nigeria a growth 1963 2006 b density generated from npcs. The total fertility rate, or the average number of children per woman over the course of her lifetime, has declined. The index measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect to attain by age 18, given the risks of poor health and poor. Pdf on jan 1, 2009, ebele stella nwokoye and others published population growth and distribution in nigeria find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate.
Population distribution in nigeria nigerian finder. National population commission 2004, population and the quality of life in nigeria a growth 1963 2006 b density generated from npcs, 2006 fig. Lagos has grown by 2,129,126 since 2015, which represents a 3. Causes of overpopulation in nigeria and its consequences legit. The population of nigeria in 2019 was 200,963,599, a 2. Nigerias population has been increasing rapidly for at least the last 5. Nigeria population growth rate 19502020 macrotrends. Projected change in total population by component x 201520 202530 203540 204550 total population at end of period 210 159 273 120 350 720 440 355 population change during period 26635 33246 40595 45974 annual rate of natural increase 27. Nigeria states scorecard pdf world bank nigeria audit firm assessment questionnaire. But the national population commission places this figure a bit higher at 198 million people based on reports from april 2018.
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