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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
Undernourishment
19.9%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Nigeria2023 · 19.9%
04.989.9514.9219.91960199320252001: 8.7%2002: 8.7%2003: 8.8%2004: 8.9%2005: 9.1%2006: 9.2%2007: 9.4%2008: 9.6%2009: 9.9%2010: 10.4%2011: 11.1%2012: 11.7%2013: 11.4%2014: 11.1%2015: 10.7%2016: 10.8%2017: 11.5%2018: 12.1%2019: 14.3%2020: 15.8%2021: 17.6%2022: 18.7%2023: 19.9%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Nigeria in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Abuja
Country code
NGA

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