Demographics · West Africa
Nigeria Urban Population
63%as of 2024+1.3% vs 2023
Share of the population living in urban areas. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated June 25, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Urban Population |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 63% |
| 2023 | 62.2% |
| 2022 | 61.4% |
| 2021 | 60.6% |
| 2020 | 59.8% |
| 2019 | 59% |
| 2018 | 58.2% |
| 2017 | 57.3% |
| 2016 | 56.5% |
| 2015 | 55.7% |
| 2014 | 54.9% |
| 2013 | 54.1% |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=NG&metric_key=urban_population_pct" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Urban Population across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Urban Population |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 31.9% |
| South Africa | 63.7% |
| Egypt | 42.8% |
| Ghana | 58.4% |
| Ethiopia | 23.6% |
| Tanzania | 36.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nigeria's share of the population living in urban areas?
Nigeria's share of the population living in urban areas is 63% as of 2024, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Nigeria Urban Population data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=NG&metric_key=urban_population_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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