With a population estimated at more than 242 million people in 2026, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the sixth most populous country in the world overall. Its population is also frequently cited as the largest of any predominantly Black nation on Earth.
Record no. MRB-2026-005727
Most Populous Country in Africa
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