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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Nigeria

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population237.53M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$290.79B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$1.22K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth54.62024 · yearsInternet use41.2%2024 · % of populationForest area23.2%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
70.4%

% of people aged 15+·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Nigeria2024 · 70.4%
017.635.2152.8170.411960199320251991: 55.5%2003: 54.8%2006: 70.2%2016: 58.2%2021: 63.2%2024: 70.4%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Nigeria in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Abuja
Country code
NGA

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