Nigeria Facts
Capital of NigeriaThe capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
| Capital | Abuja |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 232.7 million |
| Total area | 923,768 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 252 people per km² |
| Currency | Nigerian naira (NGN) |
| Region | Africa |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 232.7 million people = 232,700,000 people. Divided by 923,768 km²: 251.9 people per km², which rounds to 252.
Check it backwards
252 × 923,768 km² ≈ 232,697,159 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
How many people live in Nigeria?
About 232.7 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 252 people per km².
How big is Nigeria?
Nigeria covers 923,768 km² in total area.
What currency does Nigeria use?
The Nigerian naira (NGN).