Nigeria: Statistical Overview
Capital: Abuja
Population
Total Population:
218,541,212
Natural Increase:
2.4%
Density:
234 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
53.5%
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 50%, Christian 40%, Indigenous beliefs 10%.
Literacy Rate:
69.1%
Local Time:
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National Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)Country Overview
Area:
923,770 km²
Type of State:
Federal presidential republic.
Type of Economy:
Low-income economy.
The leading African producer and the fifth largest world exporter of petroleum; second greatest receiver of international aid in the world.
The leading African producer and the fifth largest world exporter of petroleum; second greatest receiver of international aid in the world.
HDI*:
0.514/1
HDI (World Rank):
152/188
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Nigeria, dial 009
To call Nigeria, dial +234
To call from Nigeria, dial 009
To call Nigeria, dial +234
Internet Suffix:
.ng
Computers:
0.9 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
0.3 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
32.9 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
55.6% of the Population
Foreign Trade in Figures
| Foreign Trade Indicators | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of Goods (million USD) | 55,257 | 35,740 | 51,880 | 60,351 | 45,946 |
| Exports of Goods (million USD) | 62,531 | 35,634 | 46,871 | 63,075 | 57,890 |
| Imports of Services (million USD) | 38,710 | 19,833 | 16,057 | 18,820 | 0 |
| Exports of Services (million USD) | 4,949 | 3,993 | 3,996 | 4,864 | 0 |
Source: WTO – World Trade Organisation, Latest data available.
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