Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Nigeria  | United Kingdom  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Federal Republic of Nigeria | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Continent  | Africa | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Abuja | London |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ N | 54° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ E | 2° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Nigeria is 923,769 sq km, and the total area of United Kingdom is 244,376 sq km. Nigeria is bigger than United Kingdom by 679,393 sq km. Nigeria is around 3.78 times bigger than United Kingdom.
Indicators | Nigeria | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 923,769 Sq km | 244,376 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 679,393 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 356,669 Sq Mile | 94,354 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 262,315 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.4 % | 2.0 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lagos | London |
Demonyms  | Nigerian | British |
Official Languages  | English | English |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 53.5 % | 46.5 % |
The people of Nigeria are called Nigerian, and the people of United Kingdom are called British.
Indicators | Nigeria | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Nigerian naira | Pound Sterling |
Currency Symbol  | NGN | GBP |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +234 | +44 |
Internet TLD  | .ng | .uk |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | NG | GB |
Indicators | Nigeria | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Arise, O Compatriots | God Save the King |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Nigeria, We Hail Thee | God Save the King |
National Animal  | Eagle | Lion |
National Bird  | Black Crowned Crane | European Robin |
National Flower  | Costus Spectabilis | Rose |
National Sport  | Football | Cricket |
National Colors  | Green and white | Red, white and blue |
Indicators | Nigeria | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 08:33 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) UTC+1 (British Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 211 days |
The current time and date in Nigeria is [08:33 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Nigeria as of 2023 is estimated to be around 223,804,632, and the total population of United Kingdom as of 2023 is estimated to be around 68,350,000.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Nigeria had 155,454,632 more people than United Kingdom.
The annual Population Growth in Nigeria is 2.51% and the annual population growth in United Kingdom is 0.64%.
Indicators | Nigeria | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.9 % | 14.1 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 69.4 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.89 % | 16.5 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Abuja | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 08:33 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 27.20 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 2.02 km/hr, 233 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 69 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Nigeria | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 5.14 (Births Per Woman) | 1.57 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 364.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 97.84 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 349.87 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 60.21 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 68.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Nigeria | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (118.8 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias (145 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Meningitis ( 21.7 people per 100K population) | Lymphomas, multiple myeloma ( 14 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 17.2 (people per 100K population) | 2.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.89 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Nigeria, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 118.8 people per 100,000 people in Nigeria, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 145 people per 100,000 people in United Kingdom, are dying of Alzheimer disease and other dementias, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Nigeria, spent [ 4.08% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of United Kingdom, spent [ 12.36% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Nigeria | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 26.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 26.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 4.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 10.82 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 4% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Nigeria, are 2.16 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in United Kingdom.
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