Nigeria vs Egypt: population comparison
Current population of Nigeria
242,935,504
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 4,400
- Deaths today
- 1,576
- Change today (UTC)
- +2,793
Current population of Egypt
120,399,478
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,411
- Deaths today
- 371
- Change today (UTC)
- +1,050
Nigeria has a population of 237,527,782 and Egypt has 118,365,995 (2025 estimates). Nigeria is currently larger by 119,161,787 people — about 2.0 times Egypt's population. They rank 6 and 13 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Nigeria grows at +2.06% per year versus +1.56% for Egypt. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Nigeria is the younger society (median age 18.1 vs 24.5); Nigeria is far more crowded at 250 people per km² against 115.
Nigeria vs Egypt population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Nigeria | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 237,527,782 | 118,365,995 |
| Annual growth | +2.06% | +1.56% |
| Yearly change | +4,848,304 | +1,827,737 |
| Density (P/km²) | 250 | 115 |
| Land area (km²) | 910,770 | 995,450 |
| Median age | 18.1 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 4.38 | 2.74 |
| Life expectancy | 54.6 yrs | 71.8 yrs |
| Urban population | 64% | 43% |
| World share | 2.89% | 1.44% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 359,185,556 | 161,630,192 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Nigeria · Egypt
Nigeria vs Egypt FAQ
Is Nigeria bigger than Egypt by population?
Nigeria currently has the larger population: 237,527,782 versus 118,365,995 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 119.16 million people.
Which grows faster, Nigeria or Egypt?
Nigeria currently grows faster: +2.06% per year versus +1.56%.
How do Nigeria and Egypt compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Nigeria at 359,185,556 and Egypt at 161,630,192 in 2050.