Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Turkmenistan  | Nigeria  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Turkmenistan | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
Continent  | Asia | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Ashgabat | Abuja |
Latitude  | 38° 0′ 0″ N | 10° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 59° 0′ 0″ E | 8° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Turkmenistan is 491,210 sq km, and the total area of Nigeria is 923,769 sq km. Turkmenistan is smaller than Nigeria by 432,559 sq km. Turkmenistan is around 1.88 times smaller than Nigeria.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 491,210 Sq km | 923,769 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 432,559 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 189,660 Sq Mile | 356,669 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 167,009 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.9 % | 1.4 % |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Ashgabat | Lagos |
Demonyms  | Turkmen | Nigerian |
Official Languages  | Turkmen | English |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic under a totalitarian hereditary dictatorship | Federal presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 93 % | 53.5 % |
The people of Turkmenistan are called Turkmen, and the people of Nigeria are called Nigerian.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Manat | Nigerian naira |
Currency Symbol  | TMT | NGN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +993 | +234 |
Internet TLD  | .tm | .ng |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | TM | NG |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Garaşsyz, Bitarap Türkmenistanyň Döwlet Gimni | Arise, O Compatriots |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Anthem of Independent Neutral Turkmenistan | Nigeria, We Hail Thee |
National Animal  | Akhal-Teke Horse | Eagle |
National Bird  | Golden Eagle | Black Crowned Crane |
National Flower  | Red Rose | Costus Spectabilis |
National Sport  | Horse Racing | Football |
National Colors  | Green and white | Green and white |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 11th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 01:49 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+5 (Turkmenistan Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+5 (Turkmenistan Time) | UTC+1 (West 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 Turkmenistan is [01:49 AM], [Friday, 11th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Turkmenistan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 6,516,100, and the total population of Nigeria as of 2023 is estimated to be around 223,804,632.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Turkmenistan had 217,288,532 less people than Nigeria.
The annual Population Growth in Turkmenistan is 1.60% and the annual population growth in Nigeria is 2.51%.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 20.3 % | 28.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.8 % | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.92 % | 2.89 % |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Ashgabat | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 01:49 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 21.92 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 3.09 km/hr, 130 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 35 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.62 (Births Per Woman) | 5.14 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 230.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 364.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 114.23 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 349.87 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 35 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 68.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (167 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (118.8 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis ( 11 people per 100K population) | Meningitis ( 21.7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 8 (people per 100K population) | 17.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.66 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 3.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Turkmenistan, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 167 people per 100,000 people in Turkmenistan, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 118.8 people per 100,000 people in Nigeria, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Turkmenistan, spent [ 5.57% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Nigeria, spent [ 4.08% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 39 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 21.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.93 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 4.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 6% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 4% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Turkmenistan, are 1.73 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Nigeria.
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