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Nigeria
Population
232.7M
Rank #6Source: World Bank
Capital
Abuja
Source: REST Countries
Region
Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
Source: REST Countries
GDP (Nominal)
$252.26B
Rank #54Source: World Bank
Land Area
923.8K km²
Rank #32Source: REST Countries
Life Expectancy
54.462 yrs
Source: World Bank
Source: World Bank
Source: World Bank
Area: 923,768 km²
Landlocked: No
Independent: Yes
Climate: varies; equatorial in south, tropical in center, arid in north
Terrain: southern lowlands merge into central hills and plateaus; mountains in southeast, plains in north
Elevation: mean elevation: 380 m lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m highest point: Chappal Waddi 2,419 m
Natural Hazards: periodic droughts; flooding
Environmental Issues: serious overpopulation and rapid urbanization have led to numerous environmental problems; urban air and water pollution; rapid deforestation; soil degradation; loss of arable land; oil pollution -...
Land Use: agricultural land: 78% (2011 est.) forest: 9.5% (2011 est.) other: 12.5% (2011 est.)
Geography Note: the Niger River enters the country in the northwest and flows southward through tropical rain forests and swamps to its delta in the Gulf of Guinea
Natural Resources
Fertility Rate
4.48
Population
232.7M
Ethnic Groups
Religions
GDP per Capita
$1,084.16
GDP per Capita PPP
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Military Forces
Nigerian Armed Forces: Army, Navy (includes Coast Guard), Air Force; Ministry of Interior: Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC, a paramilitary agency commissioned to assist the military...
Personnel Strength
size estimates for the Nigerian Armed Forces vary; approximately 135,000 active personnel (100,000 Army; 20,000 Navy/Coast Guard; 15,000 Air Force); est. 80,000 Security and Civil Defense Corps
Military Expenditure (USD)
$1.13B
Military Expenditure (% of GDP)
0.56%
Military Expenditure History
0.5% of GDP (2019) 0.5% of GDP (2018) 0.4% of GDP (2017) 0.4% of GDP (2016) 0.4% of GDP (2015)
Deployments
200 Ghana (ECOMIG); MNJTF (1 brigade or approximately 3,000 troops committed; note - the national MNJTF troop contingents are deployed within their own country territories, although cross‐border...
Equipment & Inventories
the Nigerian Armed Forces' inventory consists of a wide variety of imported weapons systems of Chinese, European, Middle Eastern, Russian (including Soviet-era), and US origin; since 2010, the...
Service Age & Obligation
18 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription
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Education Spending
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Physicians per 1,000
Safe Water Access
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Maternal Mortality (World Bank)
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Youth NEET Rate
Women in Government
Voice & Accountability
Political Stability
Government Effectiveness
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Rule of Law
Control of Corruption
Government Type
federal presidential republic
Legal System
mixed legal system of English common law, Islamic law (in 12 northern states), and traditional law
Executive Branch
chief of state: President Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015); note - the president is both chief of state, head of...
Legislative Branch
description: bicameral National Assembly consists of:Senate (109 seats - 3 each for the 36 states and 1 for Abuja-Federal Capital Territory; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by...
Judicial Branch
highest courts: Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice and 15 justices) judge selection and term of office: judges appointed by the president upon the recommendation of the National Judicial...
Flag Description
three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and green; the color green represents the forests and abundant natural wealth of the country, white stands for peace and unity
National Symbols
eagle; national colors: green, white
National Anthem
name: Arise Oh Compatriots, Nigeria's Call Obey lyrics/music: John A. ILECHUKWU, Eme Etim AKPAN, B.A. OGUNNAIKE, Sotu OMOIGUI and P.O. ADERIBIGBE/Benedict Elide ODIASE note: adopted 1978; lyrics are...
Homicide Rate
Language(s): English
Currency: NGN (₦)
Timezone(s): UTC+01:00
Landlocked: No
Independent: Yes
Driving Side: Right
Calling Code: +234
Car Sign: WAN
Week Starts: Monday
Data sources: World Bank, UN Data • Updated daily •Learn about our data