Nigeria

Africa · Western Africa

Overview

Nigeria is located in Western Africa within Africa, alongside 15 other countries in the same subregion.

With a population of 232.7M, Nigeria ranks 6th of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 255 people per km² (39th of 196 by density).

Nigeria's GDP is $252.3B, 53rd largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $1,084 (163rd of 181 by GDP per capita).

Nearby countries in Western Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde.

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Identity

Capital

Abuja

Currency

Naira

NGN

Official language

English

Continent / Region

Africa · Western Africa

People

Population

232.7MWorld Bank 2024

Population density

255 / km²

Calculated: population ÷ land area

Economy

GDP (current US$)

$252.3BWorld Bank 2024

GDP per capita

$1,084World Bank 2024

Geography

Land area

910,770 km²

351,650 mi²

mi² derived from km²

World Bank 2023

Trade

Exports data unavailable for this country.