Africa
Nigeria: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Nigeria: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Abuja
- Population
- 237.5 million
- Area
- 923,768 km²
- Currency
- Nigerian Naira (₦)
#6 by population · #31 by area · #49 economy in the world · #39 by population density
Population and society
Population of ng, 1960–2025. From 45.1 million in 1960 to 237.5 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 256 per km² (rank 39 of 194)
- Urban population
- 63.8% (2025)
- Under 15
- 40.5% (2025)
- Over 65
- 3.1% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 4.38 (2024)
- Internet users
- 41.2% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $290.8B (rank 49 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 3.1% (2025)
- Inflation
- 23% (2025)
- Forests
- 18.9% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 0.6 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Nigeria, We Hail Thee
- Official name
- Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Motto
- Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress (English)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: Coat of arms (CC BY-SA 3.0, Lumia1234).
Practical facts
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +234
- Internet domain
- .ng
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Demonym
- Nigerian
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger
- Highest point
- Chappal Waddi (2,419 m)
- Largest city
- Lagos
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic · Federal state
- Independence from
- United Kingdom (1960)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $1,224 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 54.6 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.56 (rank 164 of 193)
States in figures
| Flags | Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Abia | Umuahia | 3,727,347 (2016) | 6,320 |
| Adamawa | Yola | 4,248,436 (2016) | 36,917 | |
 | Akwa Ibom | Uyo | 5,482,177 (2016) | 7,081 |
 | Anambra | Awka | 5,527,809 (2016) | 4,844 |
| Bauchi | — | 6,834,314 (2016) | 45,837 | |
 | Bayelsa | Yenegoa | 2,277,961 (2016) | 21,110 |
 | Benue | Makurdi | 5,741,815 (2016) | 34,059 |
 | Borno | Maiduguri | 5,860,183 (2016) | 70,898 |
 | Cross River | Calabar | 3,866,269 (2016) | 20,156 |
 | Delta | Asaba | 5,663,362 (2016) | 17,698 |
| Ebonyi | Abakaliki | 3,490,383 (2016) | 5,533 | |
 | Edo | Benin City | 4,235,595 (2016) | 17,802 |
 | Ekiti | Ado Ekiti | 3,270,798 (2016) | 6,353 |
| Enugu | — | 4,411,119 (2016) | 7,161 | |
| Federal Capital Territory | Abuja | 3,564,126 (2016) | 7,315 | |
 | Gombe | — | 3,256,962 (2016) | 18,768 |
 | Imo | Owerri | 5,408,756 (2016) | 5,530 |
 | Jigawa | Dutse | 6,000,163 (2016) | 23,154 |
| Kaduna | — | 8,252,366 (2016) | 46,053 | |
 | Kano | — | 16,076,892 (2016) | 20,131 |
| Katsina | — | 7,831,319 (2016) | 24,192 | |
| Kebbi | Birnin Kebbi | 4,440,050 (2016) | 36,800 | |
| Kogi | Lokoja | 4,473,490 (2016) | 29,833 | |
| Kwara | Ilorin | 3,192,893 (2016) | 36,825 | |
 | Lagos | Ikeja | 11,000,598 (2016) | 3,577 |
| Nassarawa (Nasarawa State) | Lafia | 2,523,395 (2016) | 27,117 | |
 | Niger | Minna | 5,556,247 (2016) | 76,363 |
| Ogun | Abeokuta | 5,217,716 (2016) | 16,981 | |
| Ondo | Akure | 4,671,695 (2016) | 15,500 | |
 | Osun | Osogbo | 4,705,589 (2016) | 9,251 |
 | Oyo | Ibadan | 7,667,318 (2020) | 28,454 |
| Plateau | Jos | 4,200,442 (2016) | 30,913 | |
 | Rivers | Port Harcourt | 7,000,924 (2016) | 11,077 |
 | Sokoto | — | 4,998,090 (2016) | 25,973 |
| Taraba | Jalingo | 3,066,834 (2016) | 54,473 | |
 | Yobe | Damaturu | 3,649,600 (2022) | 45,750 |
 | Zamfara | Gusau | 5,482,423 (2020) | 39,762 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: Anambra (CC BY-SA 4.0, Cordyceps-Zombie), Bayelsa (CC BY-SA 4.0, Jack Ryan Morris), Benue (CC BY-SA 4.0, GaelVector), Borno (CC BY-SA 4.0, RAPTOR7762), Ekiti (CC BY-SA 4.0, State Government), Jigawa (CC BY-SA 3.0, Burjkh), Lagos (CC BY-SA 4.0, State Government), Yobe (CC BY-SA 4.0, RAPTOR7762).
Its flags over time
Nigeria · 1914–1952
Nigeria · 1952–1960- Nigeria · 1960–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: 1914–1952 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Benchill (original)), 1952–1960 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Fry1989 eh?).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Nigeria?
Abuja
How many people live in Nigeria?
237.5 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Nigeria?
Nigerian Naira
What is the official language of Nigeria?
English
What is the calling code of Nigeria?
+234
Which countries border Nigeria?
Benin, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger
What is the highest point of Nigeria?
Chappal Waddi (2,419 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.