Population Density in Nigeria from 1990 to 2021

The chart illustrates the steady increase in Nigeria’s population density from 1990 to 2021. In 1990, the density stood at 105 people per square kilometer, and by 2021, it had surged to 234. This significant growth reflects an increase of more than 120% over the 31-year period. Key factors contributing to this rise include high birth rates and relatively low mortality rates, bolstered by improvements in healthcare. The population boom is also linked to rapid urbanization and economic expansion, particularly after Nigeria became Africa's largest economy in 2014. The chart shows that from 2010 onward, population density grew at a faster rate, highlighting the ongoing demographic pressure on Nigeria's resources and services.