Nigeria vs Turkey: 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)
- +2,792
Current population of Turkey
86,276,738
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 538
- Deaths today
- 279
- Change today (UTC)
- +205
Nigeria has a population of 237,527,782 and Turkey has 85,878,556 (2025 estimates). Nigeria is currently larger by 151,649,226 people — about 2.8 times Turkey's population. They rank 6 and 18 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Nigeria grows at +2.06% per year versus +0.42% for Turkey. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Nigeria is the younger society (median age 18.1 vs 33.5); Nigeria is far more crowded at 250 people per km² against 111.
Nigeria vs Turkey population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Nigeria | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 237,527,782 | 85,878,556 |
| Annual growth | +2.06% | +0.42% |
| Yearly change | +4,848,304 | +359,895 |
| Density (P/km²) | 250 | 111 |
| Land area (km²) | 910,770 | 769,630 |
| Median age | 18.1 yrs | 33.5 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 4.38 | 1.48 |
| Life expectancy | 54.6 yrs | 77.4 yrs |
| Urban population | 64% | 89% |
| World share | 2.89% | 1.05% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 359,185,556 | 91,258,061 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Nigeria · Turkey
Nigeria vs Turkey FAQ
Is Nigeria bigger than Turkey by population?
Nigeria currently has the larger population: 237,527,782 versus 85,878,556 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 151.65 million people.
Which grows faster, Nigeria or Turkey?
Nigeria currently grows faster: +2.06% per year versus +0.42%.
How do Nigeria and Turkey compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Nigeria at 359,185,556 and Turkey at 91,258,061 in 2050.