Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Nigeria  | Zimbabwe  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Federal Republic of Nigeria | Republic of Zimbabwe |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Abuja | Harare |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ N | 20° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ E | 29° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Nigeria is 923,769 sq km, and the total area of Zimbabwe is 390,757 sq km. Nigeria is bigger than Zimbabwe by 533,012 sq km. Nigeria is around 2.36 times bigger than Zimbabwe.
Indicators | Nigeria | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 923,769 Sq km | 390,757 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 533,012 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 356,669 Sq Mile | 150,872 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 205,797 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.4 % | 1 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lagos | Harare |
Demonyms  | Nigerian | Zimbabwean |
Official Languages  | English | English, Shona, Sindebele and 13 others |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 53.5 % | 84.1 % |
The people of Nigeria are called Nigerian, and the people of Zimbabwe are called Zimbabwean.
Indicators | Nigeria | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Nigerian naira | Zimbabwe Gold, United States Dollar, South African rand |
Currency Symbol  | NGN | ZWL |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +234 | +263 |
Internet TLD  | .ng | .zw |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | NG | ZW |
Indicators | Nigeria | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Arise, O Compatriots | Simudzai Mureza wedu WeZimbabwe |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Nigeria, We Hail Thee | Blessed be the Land of Zimbabwe |
National Animal  | Eagle | Sable Antelope |
National Bird  | Black Crowned Crane | African Fish Eagle |
National Flower  | Costus Spectabilis | Gloriosa Superba |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green and white | Green, yellow, red, black and white |
Indicators | Nigeria | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 4th April, 2025 | Friday, 4th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 06:12 PM | 07:12 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Nigeria is [06:12 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Zimbabwe is [07:12 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025].
Nigeria is [ 1 hours ] behind of Zimbabwe.
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 Zimbabwe as of 2023 is estimated to be around 16,665,409.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Nigeria had 207,139,223 more people than Zimbabwe.
The annual Population Growth in Nigeria is 2.51% and the annual population growth in Zimbabwe is 2.09%.
Indicators | Nigeria | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.9 % | 27.1 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 69.8 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.89 % | 3.15 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Abuja | Harare |
Current Time | 06:12 PM | 07:12 PM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Broken Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 36.01 Degree Celsius | 19.90 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 4.1 km/hr, 188 Degree | 2.78 km/hr, 63 Degree |
Humidity  | 22 % | 71 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 5.14 (Births Per Woman) | 3.44 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 364.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 449.36 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 349.87 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 325.39 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 68.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 34.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Nigeria | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (118.8 people per 100K population) | HIV/AIDS (137 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Meningitis ( 21.7 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 15 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 17.2 (people per 100K population) | 29.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 14.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 1.12 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
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 137 people per 100,000 people in Zimbabwe, are dying of HIV/AIDS, 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 Zimbabwe, spent [ 2.79% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Nigeria | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 42.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 14.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 4.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 3.63 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 4% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Nigeria, are 1.15 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Zimbabwe.
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