Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
In this page, you will get to read a detailed guide on the general information about Nigeria regarding various aspects such as geography, demographics, time, weather, economy, and health.
 Indicators  | Nigeria  |
|---|---|
Official Name  | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
Continent  | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Abuja |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ E |
Indicators | Nigeria |
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Area in Square Kilometers  | 923,769 Sq km |
Area in Square Mile  | 356,669 Sq Mile |
Water % in Area  | 1.4 % |
Indicators | Nigeria |
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Largest City  | Lagos |
Demonyms  | Nigerian |
Official Languages  | English |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 53.5 % |
The people of Nigeria are called Nigerian.
The major religion of Nigeria is Islam. Around 53.5% of people in Nigeria follow Islam.
Indicators | Nigeria |
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Currency Name  | Nigerian naira |
Currency Symbol  | NGN |
Driving Side  | Right |
Calling Code  | +234 |
Internet TLD  | .ng |
Start of Week  | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | NG |
Indicators | Nigeria |
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National Anthem Title (Native)  | Arise, O Compatriots |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Nigeria, We Hail Thee |
National Animal  | Eagle |
National Bird  | Black Crowned Crane |
National Flower  | Costus Spectabilis |
National Sport  | Football |
National Colors  | Green and white |
Indicators | Nigeria |
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Current Date  | Sunday, 22nd December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 11:21 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Nigeria is [ 11:21 PM ], [ Sunday, 22nd December, 2024 ].
Nigeria doesn't observe Daylight Saving Time. The current timezone in Nigeria is UTC+1 (West Africa Time).
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.
Over the past decade, Nigeria has experienced an average population growth rate of 2.51%.
Indicators | Nigeria |
|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.89 % |
Indicators | Nigeria |
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| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | |
Place  | Abuja |
Current Time | 11:21 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 24.08 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.17 km/hr, 41 Degree |
Humidity  | 27 % |
Indicators | Nigeria |
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Fertility Rate (2023)  | 5.14 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 364.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 349.87 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 68.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Nigeria |
|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (118.8 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Meningitis (21.7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 17.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 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.
Indicators | Nigeria |
|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.1% (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 4.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 4% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
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