Nigeria’s population is set to grow to 237.5 million by 2025, according to the latest United Nations estimate published by Worldometer.
This projection marks a notable rise from the 235 million recorded in December 2024. The increase of 4.7 million people between 2023 and 2024 highlights the significant pace of population growth in Africa’s largest nation by population.
The trend emphasizes Nigeria’s ongoing demographic expansion, which has far-reaching implications for the country’s economy, infrastructure, and social planning.