Nigeria Population Pyramid

The age and sex structure of Nigeria from 1950 to 2100. In 2026, Nigeria had a population of about 242,431,830 (50.6% male, 49.4% female), with a median age of 19.4 years. UN projections suggest the population will grow to about 476,747,784 by 2100. Use the slider to explore any year. Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

Year: 2026
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Nigeria population pyramid

2026
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242,431,830
Total population
122,708,304
Male
119,723,526
Female
19.4 yrs
Median age
102.5 ♂ / 100 ♀
Sex ratio