Wittgenstein Projection: Population in thousands by highest level of in Nigeria

Nigeria: Wittgenstein Projection: Population in thousands by highest level of was 120,081 in 2100. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2100)
120,081
World rank
3rd
of 166 countries
All-time high
120,081
in 2100
All-time low
5,035
in 2010
Years of data
19
2010–2100

Wittgenstein Projection: Population in thousands by highest level of in Nigeria, 2010–2100

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k2010205521002010: 5.0k2015: 6.5k2020: 8.3k2025: 10.6k2030: 13.5k2035: 17.1k2040: 21.3k2045: 26.2k2050: 32.0k2055: 38.7k2060: 46.2k2065: 54.5k2070: 63.6k2075: 73.1k2080: 82.7k2085: 92.3k2090: 101.8k2095: 111.1k2100: 120.1k

Source: Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital: http://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/dataexplorer/.

Analysis

The most recent figure for wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of in Nigeria is 120,081, measured in 2100. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of in Nigeria peaked at 120,081 in 2100 and was at its lowest, 5,035, in 2010.

That places Nigeria 3rd out of 166 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Wittgenstein Projection: Population in thousands by highest level of in Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Wittgenstein Projection: Population in thousands by highest level of educational attainment. Post Secondary. Male in Nigeria, 2010 to 2100.
Year Value Change
2010 5,035 —
2015 6,458 +28.3%
2020 8,288 +28.3%
2025 10,596 +27.8%
2030 13,511 +27.5%
2035 17,055 +26.2%
2040 21,281 +24.8%
2045 26,249 +23.3%
2050 32,019 +22.0%
2055 38,653 +20.7%
2060 46,181 +19.5%
2065 54,506 +18.0%
2070 63,597 +16.7%
2075 73,123 +15.0%
2080 82,748 +13.2%
2085 92,322 +11.6%
2090 101,829 +10.3%
2095 111,124 +9.1%
2100 120,081 +8.1%

Nigeria compared with similar countries

  • Nigeria's 120,081 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,549, 77.5× the median. (39 countries reporting)
  • Nigeria's 120,081 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,262, 95.2× the median. (41 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 5,747 5,035 6,458 2
2020s 9,442 8,288 10,596 2
2030s 15,283 13,511 17,055 2
2040s 23,765 21,281 26,249 2
2050s 35,336 32,019 38,653 2
2060s 50,344 46,181 54,506 2
2070s 68,360 63,597 73,123 2
2080s 87,535 82,748 92,322 2
2090s 106,476 101,829 111,124 2
2100s 120,081 120,081 120,081 1

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 1 India 250,307 compare
  2. 2 China 158,910 compare
  3. 4 United States 114,320 compare
  4. 5 Philippines 41,815 compare
  5. 6 Indonesia 37,915 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of in Nigeria?
Wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of in Nigeria was 120,081 in 2100, according to Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital: http://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/dataexplorer/.
What is the highest wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 120,081 in 2100.
What is the lowest wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 5,035 in 2010.
How does Nigeria rank for wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of?
Nigeria ranks 3rd out of 166 countries with data for 2100.
Is wittgenstein projection: population in thousands by highest level of rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
The figures come from Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital: http://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/dataexplorer/, published as part of Wittgenstein Projection: Population in thousands by highest level of educational attainment. Post Secondary. Male. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Wittgenstein Projection: Population in thousands by highest level of educational attainment. Post Secondary. Male
Source
Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital: http://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/dataexplorer/
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
167 places, 3,173 data points, 2010–2100
Last refreshed

Total population in thousands that has completed post-secondary or tertiary education as the highest level of educational attainment. Projections are based on collected census and survey data for the base year (around 2010) and the Medium Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP2) projection model. The SSP2 is a middle-of-the-road scenario that combines medium fertility with medium mortality, medium migration, and the Global Education Trend (GET) education scenario. For more information and other projection models, consult the Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital's website: http://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/dataexplorer/