Nigeria vs Vietnam: 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 Vietnam
102,274,848
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 777
- Deaths today
- 384
- Change today (UTC)
- +349
Nigeria has a population of 237,527,782 and Vietnam has 101,598,527 (2025 estimates). Nigeria is currently larger by 135,929,255 people — about 2.3 times Vietnam's population. They rank 6 and 16 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Nigeria grows at +2.06% per year versus +0.60% for Vietnam. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Nigeria is the younger society (median age 18.1 vs 33.4); Vietnam is far more crowded at 320 people per km² against 250.
Nigeria vs Vietnam population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Nigeria | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 237,527,782 | 101,598,527 |
| Annual growth | +2.06% | +0.60% |
| Yearly change | +4,848,304 | +610,841 |
| Density (P/km²) | 250 | 320 |
| Land area (km²) | 910,770 | 313,429 |
| Median age | 18.1 yrs | 33.4 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 4.38 | 1.90 |
| Life expectancy | 54.6 yrs | 74.7 yrs |
| Urban population | 64% | 39% |
| World share | 2.89% | 1.24% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 359,185,556 | 110,008,908 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Nigeria · Vietnam
Nigeria vs Vietnam FAQ
Is Nigeria bigger than Vietnam by population?
Nigeria currently has the larger population: 237,527,782 versus 101,598,527 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 135.93 million people.
Which grows faster, Nigeria or Vietnam?
Nigeria currently grows faster: +2.06% per year versus +0.60%.
How do Nigeria and Vietnam compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Nigeria at 359,185,556 and Vietnam at 110,008,908 in 2050.