UN report: Nigeria's population to reach 237.5 million by 2025, sixth globally.

A United Nations report predicts Nigeria's population will reach 237.5 million by 2025, up from 235.1 million in December 2024. Lagos is the most populous city with over 15 million residents. Nigeria ranks sixth globally in population, with 53.9% living in urban areas. The median age is 17.9 years, and life expectancy at birth is 54.6 years. Globally, the population is projected to hit 8.09 billion on January 1, 2025, marking a 71 million increase from 2024.

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