In 2100, the population of nigeria may reach 794 million. Data on gdp and exchange rate were obtained from central bank of nigeria statistical bulletin, while data on population growth rate, fertility rate. Chart and table of nigeria population from 1950 to 2020. Population of nigeria 2025 and nigeria population statistics. This research explores the effect of population growth on the economic growth of nigeria over the period of 1981 to 2015. Apr 11, 2018 the national population commission npc has put nigerias current population at 198 million people with urban population growing at an average annual growth rate of about 6. With approximately 184 million inhabitants, nigeria is the most populous country in africa and the seventh most populous country in the world. Population ages 7074, female % of female population population ages 65 and above, male % of male population population ages 2024, female % of female population. According to 2006 population census, the growth rate was 3. Demographic statistics, 4 united nations statistical division. Why nigeria population is increasing rapidly among many other factors causing unprecedented growth of population in nigeria is birth rate and this has affected greatly the growth rate of the population. Mar 01, 2017 this paper examined nigerias population policies of 1988 and 2004. Effects and causes of overpopulation in nigeria includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available effects and causes of overpopulation in nigeria abstract this research work was designed to find out the causes and effect of. Census bureau says that at that rate, there will be an estimated 402 million people in nigeria in 2050.
Nigerian population growth and its implications for economic. Oil price volatility continues to influence nigerias growth performance. Population growth and economic development in nigeria. Projected growth of the global population today, the worlds population continues to grow, albeit more slowly than in the recent past. Pdf population growth and life expectancy in nigeria. Nigeria not among the fastest growing economies in subsaharan africa ssa by percentage growth in gdp the largest economies in subsaharan africa offer opportunities for business growth, particularly when considering an expansion into new regions country gdp growth rate africa rank world rank ethiopia 10. The total fertility rate, or the average number of children per woman over the course of her lifetime, has declined from 6. As of midyear 2016, nigeria had a population of 186. Nigerias population projected to double by 2050 voice of. While the overall population is expected to increase, the growth rate is estimated to decrease from 1. World population prospects 2019 united nations population division. Nigeria population 19602019 data 20202022 forecast.
Apr 12, 2019 nigeria has the largest population in africa, and it is growing at 3. The policy has a 2015 end date for most targets, and aims to improve standards of living and quality of life for nigerias people by addressing the complex. The growth is expected to come, in part, from the 47 least developed countries, where the fertility rate is around 4. Nigerias gdp and population growth leadership newspaper.
This shows that nigerian population will double in less than 22 years. Demographers estimated the population to be 91,178,000 in 1985. The birth rate in nigeria is about 37 births per 1,000 people. Projections of population growth of nigeria 2025 nigeria population. The consequences of rapid population growth on nigerias. Feb 04, 2020 this statistic shows the degree of urbanization in nigeria from 2008 to 2018. As a result, the unemployment rate, which also reflected. Executive summary emerging from a recession with major currency depreciation and high inflation in 2016 the pace of economic growth in nigeria 1.
This page has economic forecasts for nigeria including a longterm outlook for the next decades, plus mediumterm expectations for the next four quarters and shortterm market predictions for the next release affecting the nigeria economy. Population growth 1963 2006 56 66 89 140 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 1973 1991 2006 year e source. The national population commission npc has put nigerias current population at 198 million people with urban population growing at an average annual growth rate of about 6. The population of nigeria in 2018 was 195,874,683, a 2. Nigerias first population policy was put together in 1988 but it failed to deliver on its targets which included reducing the fertility rate, the rate of early marriages and the population. Jun 21, 2017 the growth is expected to come, in part, from the 47 least developed countries, where the fertility rate is around 4. Ten years ago, the global population was growing by 1. Between 2000 and 2014, nigerias gross domestic product gdp grew at an average rate of 7% per year. National population commission 2004, population and the quality of life in nigeria a growth 1963 2006 b density generated from npcs, 2006 fig. Comparing nigerias growth rate to a developed country like the united kingdom, it was discovered that the british population has grown by 20% in the last 56 years while that of the nigerian populace has grown by over 300%.
The united state of america unlike nigeria and india have its population growth rate between 0. For instance, the national bureau of statistics in nigeria revealed the alarming rate of youth unemployment which is as much as 50%. Migration including immigration and emigration decreases population by 60,000 people yearly. Nigeria is on the verge of a potential demographic dividend. Mortality rate, under5 per 1,000 people practicing open defecation, urban % of urban population physicians per 1,000 people population ages 65 and above % of total population growth annual %.
Nigeria has one of the largest populations of youth in the world. Npc puts nigerias population at 198m vanguard news. The 1991, census figure put nigerian population at about 89 million people with the growth rate of 2. Population and vital statistics reprot various years, 5 u.
Nigeria has the largest population in africa, and it is growing at 3. Effects and causes of overpopulation in nigeria includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available effects and causes of overpopulation in nigeria abstract this research work was designed to find out the causes and effect of overpopulation in nigerian. The total population in nigeria was estimated at 200. Feb 14, 2019 nigerias growing population is a result of a high fertility rate and increasing life expectancy. The current population of nigeria in 2020 is 206,9,589, a 2. Urbanization means the share of urban population in the total population of a country. It explained the achievements and weaknesses of the policies. The population of nigeria in 2019 was 200,963,599, a 2. Projections of population growth of other countries 2025 country name population. Understanding the relationship between growth and employment. The lagos state government estimates the population of lagos at 17. Looking back, in the year of 1960, nigeria had a population of 45. Nigeria expected to have larger population than us by 2050.
Population size and annual growth rate for the world. The nigerian government has been doing its best to help curb a rapid growth in population. Nine countries will make up more than half the projected population growth between now and 2050 the largest increases in population between 2019 and 2050 will take place in. This statistic shows the degree of urbanization in nigeria from 2008 to 2018. On average within the study period the country witnessed 0. Nigerias population increased by 57 million from 1990 to 2008, a 60% growth rate in less than two decades. The population of nigeria is growing at a rate of 3. Dynamics of demographic structure and economic growth in nigeria. This study empirically investigates the effects of population growth on average life expectancy in nigeria taking into account the explicit role of healthy citizens in economic development as well. Considering the fact that, the current population growth rate is put at 2. When nigeria declared its independence, it was a relatively small population country with only 45. Nigeria population and development factsheet health policy plus. This study examines the impact of population growth on unemployment rate in nigeria between 1985 and 2015.
By 2050, nigerias population is expected to grow to a staggering 440 million, which will make it the third most populous country in the world, after india and china population reference bureau 20. Nigerias 2004 national policy on population for sustainable. Following the oil price collapse in 20142016, combined with negative production shocks, the gross domestic product gdp growth rate dropped to 2. India, nigeria, pakistan, the democratic republic of the congo, ethiopia, the united republic of tanzania, indonesia, egypt and the united. Nigeria might then be the 3rd most populous country in the world. United nations projections are also included through the year 2100. According to the data from the nigeria health watch, nigeria had a 300 % increase rate in the last 56 years. This page provides the latest reported value for nigeria population plus previous releases, historical high and low, shortterm forecast and longterm. History of population growth in nigeria when nigeria declared its independence, it was a relatively small population country with only 45. Total area is the sum of land and water areas within international boundaries and coastlines of nigeria. Census bureau says that at that rate, there will be an estimated.
Structural transformation and jobless growth in nigeria. The country ranks 10th among the countries with the highest average birth rate for the time. Density of population is calculated as permanently settled population of nigeria divided by total area of the country. Another look at the impact of nigerias growing population on the.
With the highest rate of population growth, africa is expected to account for. Nigeria s gdp and population growth nigeria s gross domestic product gdp, according to the latest report by the nigerian bureau of statistics nbs, recorded a real annual growth rate of. It pinpointed on the policies issues, challenges and prospects. With this high growth rate and applying the double time growth analysis, nigerias population will be expected to have added 3,072,000 persons the 1st year of the estimate and almost 3,150,643 the second year based on double time population growth rate analysis.
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Nigeria continued to be affected by three ongoing conflicts. Nigerias growing population is a result of a high fertility rate and increasing life expectancy. The major contributors to nigerias population growth are early marriages, high birth rates, and a lack of family planning access. Nigeria population growth rate 19502020 macrotrends. In 2005, nigeria adopted the national policy on population for sustainable development 2004, the second such strategy in the nations history. Nigerian population growth and its implications for economic development. On average there are 7,633,021 births and 2,335,7 deaths in nigeria per year. Nigeria is known to have a rapidly growing population. The population of nigeria is expected to grow by 5,191,000 in 2020 and reach 211,447,000 in 2021. The npp also included the following sets of targets. Literacy rate, adult total % of people ages 15 and above literacy rate, youth male % of males ages 1524 malaria cases reported. The population of nigeria in 2017 was 190,873,244, a 2.
Pdf population growth and economic growth in nigeria. Understanding the relationship between growth and employment in nigeria. Jan 05, 2018 nigerias first population policy was put together in 1988 but it failed to deliver on its targets which included reducing the fertility rate, the rate of early marriages and the population. The united nations project that the overall population of nigeria will reach about 401. Economists overtime have attributed population explosion as one of the chief causes of unemployment in developing economies. India, nigeria, pakistan, the democratic republic of the congo, ethiopia, the united republic. This paper examined nigerias population policies of 1988 and 2004. Data on gdp and exchange rate were obtained from central bank of nigeria. The total fertility rate, or the average number of children per woman over the course of her lifetime, has declined. According to the data from the nigeria health watch, nigeria had a 300% increase rate in the last 56 years. The growth rate of the worlds population peaked in 19651970, when it was increasing by 2.
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