What’s responsible for Nigeria’s growing population?

Lack of family planning due to traditional beliefs, early marriages due to poor counselling, high birth rates, polygamy among others are responsible for Nigeria’s growing population.

What was the estimated population of Nigeria in 2014?

According to NPC and NBS data, Nigeria ended 2014 with a population of 181,403,148 people compared to 175,690,143 in 2013, which represents an increase of 5,713,005 people.

Is Nigeria's population increasing or decreasing?

In 2006 it was 140,431,790, it increased to 144,998,281 in 2007 and by 2008, it increased to 149,713,264. And by 2016, Nigeria’s population was standing at 193,392,517. By the available data from 2006 till 2016, 52,960,727 people had been added. Another estimate by statista.com says Nigeria’s population is expected to reach 233.3 million people.

Is Nigeria overpopulated?

Nigeria is overpopulated according to the data from the World Economic Forum. By 2050, Nigeria will have the third-largest population in the world. And by 2100, it’s estimated that Nigeria will overtake China which currently has 1.4 billion people. While most countries are worried about population decline, the world bank is worried about population explosion in Nigeria.

What’s the most populated state in North-West Zone?

Kano had 13,076,892 people, making it the most populated state in the North-west geopolitical zone while the smallest is Kebbi with 4,440,050

Largest Geopolitical Zone by Population in Nigeria

May 9, 2023March 10, 2022 by Editorial Staff