Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the sixth most populous in the world. Nigeria is also one of the most densely populated countries in Africa, with approximately 242 million people as of 2026 in an area of 923,768 km2 (356,669 sq mi).
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the sixth most populous in the world. Nigeria is also one of the most densely populated countries in Africa, with approximately 242 million people as of 2026 in an area of 923,768 km2 (356,669 sq mi).
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