Nigeria now ranks as the sixth most populous nation worldwide, with an estimated population of 235,091,156 people as of December 30, 2024. This is according to data from the World Population Review and Worldometer.
India leads the global rankings with 1.457 billion people, followed by China with 1.417 billion. The United States ranks third with 346 million, while Indonesia (284.6 million) and Pakistan (253.2 million) occupy fourth and fifth positions, respectively.
This figure shows Nigeria’s status as Africa’s largest population hub and highlights its role in global demographic trends. Nigeria’s population surpasses Brazil (212.4 million), Bangladesh (174.6 million), and Russia (144.4 million).
Among other African nations, Ethiopia ranks 10th globally with 132 million people, and Egypt follows at 13th with 116 million. South Africa holds the 24th position with 64 million, while Niger ranks 54th with 27 million people. The Democratic Republic of Congo, with 111 million people, ranks 15th globally but was not featured in the initial ranking.
With the global population now exceeding 8.2 billion, rapid growth in countries like Nigeria necessitates strategies to address urbanization, resource management, and economic development. As Nigeria’s population expands, the need for sustainable policies becomes increasingly critical.
