Nigeria
Abuja · Africa · English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo
Key Statistics
Population
223.8 million
Area
923,768 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$363B
2024 estimate
GDP per Capita
$1,621
2024 estimate
Low
Human Development Index
0.548
Life Expectancy
53.9 years
CO₂ Emissions
0.6 t/capita
Restricted
Press Freedom
#112
RSF Index 2024
Internet Users
55.4%
Calling Code
+234
Timezone
UTC+1
Driving Side
Right
General Information
| Official Name | Nigeria |
| Capital | Abuja |
| Continent | Africa |
| Languages | English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo |
| Currency | NGN |
| Calling Code | +234 |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Top-Level Domain | .ng |
| Driving Side | Right-hand traffic |
| ISO Code | NG |
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