Population of Nigeria 2026
234٬131٬111
Population now (estimate)
923٬768
Area (km²)
253
Density (per km²)
2.4%
Annual growth rate
234٬131٬111
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
The population of Nigeria in 2026 is about 234,131,111 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 2.4%.
Nigeria covers about 923,768 km², with Abuja as its capital, giving a population density of around 253 people per km².
Nigeria is among the most populous countries in its region, with tens of millions of inhabitants. Its population grows at a moderate pace.