Nigeria

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Nigeria is located in Western Africa. Its capital is Abuja, and it has a population of 237,527,782 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 923,768 square kilometers (approximately 356,669 square miles). Its currency is Nigerian naira. The population density is approximately 257 people per square kilometer. Nigeria shares land borders with 4 countries: Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger.

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Nigeria at a glance

Economy of Nigeria

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Nigeria

BJ

Benin

CapitalPorto-Novo

Population14,814,460

CM

Cameroon

CapitalYaoundé

Population29,879,337

TD

Chad

CapitalN'Djamena

Population21,003,705

NE

Niger

CapitalNiamey

Population27,917,831