Data shows Nigerians' Population in Southeast, Northwest, Other Regions

• Nigeria's population as of 2024 has been estimated to be around 225 million, according to data shared by StatisSense on Thursday, July 31
• In the report, the southern population is estimated to be 100 million, while the population of the northern region is pegged at 125 million
• The data further breaks down the population in the South-South, South West, South East, North-West, North East and North Central

The population of Nigerians in each region of the country has been disclosed. This was rolled out in data by StatisSense on social media on Thursday, July 31.

According to StatiSense, the figures were based on the estimation gathered in 2024. In the data, the Southern Nigeria population is estimated to be 100 million, while the Northern region is said to be 125 million.

The report further explained that the North West has the highest number of people, with 62 million, while the South West came after it with an estimated 44 million people. The North Central has an estimated 33 million people, while the North East has 32 million inhabitants.

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It further explained that the estimated population of the South-South is pegged at 32 million, while that of the South East is said to be 29 million.

See the tweet of StatiSense here:

Nigeria's North West population

In November 2024, the chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa Kwarra, announced that Nigeria’s long-awaited national census would be conducted in 2025. This marks the first census in the country since 2006, breaking the United Nations' guideline for nations to hold censuses every decade.

Kwarra made this declaration during the 2024 Anniversary of the Nairobi Summit on the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Abuja. He emphasised the critical impact of the delay on national development, particularly in resource allocation and demographic planning. He said:

“This gap in accurate population data poses challenges in tailoring reproductive health services and interventions to specific demographic groups, ultimately undermining progress toward reducing maternal mortality and improving access to family planning.”

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He also noted that the absence of accurate population data has created significant challenges in addressing reproductive health needs, reducing maternal mortality, and improving access to family planning.

The census was originally scheduled for 2023, but was postponed twice under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. However, since President Bola Tinubu's broadcast on the year 2025, the government has been silent on the new census.

Globally, a census is usually conducted to determine the number of people living in a country or a particular geographical location.

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Source: Legit.ng