How many people live in Nigeria right now? The live counter advances every second using United Nations birth and death rates — about 22,155 births and 7,363 deaths per day, from a population of roughly 238.0M.
Crude birth rate: 34 per 1,000 people per year. Crude death rate: 11.3 per 1,000 people per year. Region: Africa.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nigeria?
Nigeria has approximately 238.0M people, based on the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 2026.
How many babies are born in Nigeria every day?
About 22,155 babies are born in Nigeria each day — roughly 0.26 every second.
How many people die in Nigeria every day?
About 7,363 people die in Nigeria each day — roughly 0.09 every second.
Is the population of Nigeria growing or shrinking?
Nigeria grows naturally by about 5.4M people per year, before migration.