Capital: Abuja
Population
Total Population:
232,679,478
Natural Increase:
2.1%
Density:
245 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
55.0%
Ethnic Origins:
As Africa's most populous country, Nigeria is composed of more than 250 ethnic groups of African origin. The largest and most politically influential are the Hausa, the Fulani, the Yoruba and the Igbo/Ibo.
Official Language:
English
Other Languages Spoken:
There are more than 500 languages spoken in Nigeria. The main ones are Fulfulde, Gbagyi, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo) and Fulani.
Business Language(s):
English is Nigeria's official language and is widely used in government and commerce. It is spoken by around 50% of the population with varying degrees of fluency, making Nigeria the largest English-speaking country in Africa.
Religion:
Muslim 53.5%, Roman Catholic 10.6%, other Christian 35.3%, other 0.6%
Literacy Rate:
69.1%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Abuja
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Country Overview
Area:
923,770 km²
Type of State:
Federal presidential republic.
Type of Economy:
Lower middle income, agricultural and manufacturing economy..
Nigeria is experiencing moderate growth, driven by the oil and non-energy sectors, although the country faces high inflation and high debt, which are weighing on the economy.
HDI*:
0.560/1
HDI (World Rank):
164/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Nigeria, dial 009
To call Nigeria, dial +234
Internet Suffix:
.ng
Households with a computer:
6.4 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
0.3 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
39.2 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
61.2% of the Population
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Latest Update: October 2025
Nigeria: Statistical Overview
