Nigeria

Africa · Western Africa · capital Abuja

About Nigeria

What is the capital of Nigeria?

The capital of Nigeria is Abuja. Abuja is the seat of national government for Nigeria, a country in Western Africa.

What is the population of Nigeria?

Nigeria has a population of about 227.9 million people, the 6th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Nigeria?

Nigeria covers 923,768 square kilometers (356,669 square miles), making Nigeria the 32nd largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Nigeria?

Nigeria borders 4 countries: Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger.

What is the life expectancy in Nigeria?

Life expectancy at birth in Nigeria is 54.5 years, the 216th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Nigeria in?

Nigeria is in Africa, in the Western Africa region. Nigeria is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for Nigeria
Populationtotal people227.9Mpeople6th
Land Areatotal km²923.8Kkm²32nd
GDP per PersonUSD per person$2.1K169th
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$487.4B31st
Life Expectancyyears, at birth54.5years216th
Urban Population% living in cities62.2%115th
Internet Users% of people online39.2%157th
Fertility Ratechildren per woman4.48births/woman15th
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per yearno data
Forest Cover% of land forested23.4%124th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force3.1%144th
Military Spending% of GDP0.8%of GDP125th
Renewable Energy% of energy use80.3%16th
Inflation Rateannual CPI change24.7%17th
Beer Consumptionliters per year12.3L/year61st
Coffee Consumptionkg per year0.1kg/year58th
Wine Consumptionliters per yearno data
Education Spending% of GDP0.3%of GDP184th
Health Spending% of GDP4.2%of GDP151st
Arable Land% of land arable40.5%13th
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year$1.9B73rd

Borders Nigeria4 countries

Benincapital Porto-NovoCamerooncapital YaoundéChadcapital N'DjamenaNigercapital Niamey

Close to Nigeriaby population · by area

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Regional hubs

All countries in Africa58 countries and territoriesEvery country profile on Countrivo243 countries and territories

ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 NG · alpha-3 NGA · Western Africa