The following table presents a listing of nigerias 36 states ranked in order of their total population based on preliminary 2006 census figures. A revisit of the census figures posits that nigerias population is 140 million, geographically spread thus. It should be thrashed for that is where that charade, a monumental waste of taxpayers funds, belongs. As of the 2006 census, nigeria has five cities with a population of over 1 million people from largest to smallest. Nigerian states and their population as found in the 2006 census official result. According to the census bureau of the united states, the population of nigeria will surpass that of the united states in 2047, when the population of nigeria will reach 379. Pdf 2006 nigeria population census and errors in age reporting. Censusindependent population mapping in northern nigeria. Nigerian president olusegun obasanjo right, seen as he participates in the national population census at abuja, nigeria, tuesday, march 21, 2006. The censuses covered only the southern part of the country including lagos, except for the 1952 census which was nationwide. Similarly, the argument that census takingis a diversionary tactic to avoid the. After the exercise, which was five years overdue, the national population commission npc put the total population of nigeria at 140,003,542 made up of 68,293,683 females and 71,769,859 males.
Mar 29, 2019 population censuses have been taken in nigeria during colonial time in 1866, 1871, 1896, 1901, 1911, 1921, 1931 and 1952. Immediately after the census, omricr forms questionnaires used to collect data started arriving at the dpcs. Nigerias recent population censuses bioline international. Nigeria 2016 population data humanitarian data exchange. State male female total proportion % abuja fct 740, 489 664,712 1,405,201 1.
The population projection assumes the same rate of growth for all lgas within a state. The national population commission remains grateful to persons and organizations that made the 2006 population and housing census a huge success. Introduction nigeria is made up of 36 states and a federal capital territory, grouped into six geopolitical zones. Population and vital statistics reprot various years, 5 u. Nigeria census, population distribution by age 2006. It must, of necessity be meticulously planned and conducted with the aid of comprehensive. Pdf 2006 nigeria population census and errors in age. Population estimates are based on population census conducted in 2006 by the national population commission. I downloaded the 1991 and 2006 numbers, which were broken down by state. Activate the following tabs to uncover more information about these topics. Population census, politics, revenue allocation, nigeria, politicization of figures.
The icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure gender, age groups, age distribution. The geographical sizes of the 774 local government areas and their population density in the 2006 census will also be examined for conformity to. The total population in nigeria was estimated at 200. Analysis of nigerian 2006 census results by orikinlam. Canadas 2006 census held on may 16th counted 31,612,897 canadians. The censuses before 1921 were based on administrative estimates rather than on an actual enumeration. Census bureau is the leading source of statistical information about the nations people. Technical and political aspects of the 2006 nigerian. In this paper, we examine technical and political aspects of the 2006 nigerian population and housing census that is, the processes leading up to and including the actual enumeration with a view to uncovering the perceived connections between population size, revenue allocation and political repre. Nigerias population census is fraught with controversy. The first attempt in 15 years to measure just how many people live in africas most populous nation starts tuesday, an exercise so likely to fan religious, tribal and regional rivalries that some say nigerians. By 2100, if current figures continue, the population of nigeria will be over 728 million. The summary of characteristics of the 2003 and 2008 demographic and household surveys dhs samples on mean age and years of education shows that educational attainment in nigeria remains low, and according to the 2006 census, about 47 percent of the population is illiterate 9,10.
Nigeriaworld feature article the 2006 nigeria census figures. Population censuses have been taken in nigeria during colonial time in 1866, 1871, 1896, 1901, 1911, 1921, 1931 and 1952. As a result of high intrusion of politics in the 2006 population counts, there has been widespread discrepancy between revenue allocation to states and the call for its rejection. Nigeria, 2006 national population commission created on march 29, 2019 last modified march 29, 2019 page views 185996 download 552626 metadata ddixml json. Analysis of nigerian 2006 census results politics 7 nigeria. Problems and prospects abraham okolo censustaking is a very sensitive issue that has remained intractable in nigeria. Nigeria is one of the most densely populated countries in africa, with approximately 200 million people in an area of 920,000 km 2 360,000 sq mi, and is also the country with the largest population in africa and the seventh largest population in the world approximately 50% of nigerians are urban dwellers, with the rate of urbanization being estimated at 4. This was achieved with 21 scanners distributed in 7dpcs located strategically across the country. If they senate fail to reject the census figure they are laying a ground for a civil war, because in 2016, at the same population growth rate 1. These tables are suitable for database or gis linkage to the nigeria administrative boundaries levels 0 3 and senatorial districts administrative level 0 to 2 and senatorial.
Brief historical background of population censuses in independent nigeria. Our population statistics come from decennial censuses, which count the entire u. The total is higher than the projected population of nigeria in the uns 2004 revision estimates, which show a mid 2006 population of 4. The population of the states and local government areas lgas of nigeria according to census results and latest population projections. Report of nigerias national population commission on the. The population total as of march 2006 is provisionally given as 140. First, there was a slight wrinkle in the data that made it tricky to directly compare the 1991 and 2006 numbers. In the same vein, population census is not a racist idea.
Nigeria census, population distribution by age 2006, total population, distribution of households by type of main cooking fuel, 2006, distribution of households by main source of water supply, 2006 are you sure you want to delete this page. Write andor shade like this 2 3 or 2 3 as appropriate. We are hiring thousands of people for the 2020 census. Plateau state, nigeria population statistics, charts, map. In this article, we give an exposition of censustaking in nigeria for the period 1866. Nigeria population 19602019 data 20202022 forecast. Mar 06, 2018 first, there was a slight wrinkle in the data that made it tricky to directly compare the 1991 and 2006 numbers. Problems and prospects abraham okolo census taking is a very sensitive issue that has remained intractable in nigeria. Looking back, in the year of 1960, nigeria had a population of 45. The following table presents a listing of nigeria s 36 states ranked in order of their total population based on preliminary 2006 census figures. With those numbers, nigeria will become the third most populated. This page provides the latest reported value for nigeria population plus previous releases, historical high and low, shortterm forecast and longterm. In 1991, nigeria had 30 states but in 1996, nigerias maximum ruler, general sani. North west 35,786,944 north central 20,266, 257 north east 18,971.
Oyedepo sunday olayinka 1, 1 mechanical engineering department, covenant university, ota, nigeria. Plateau state, nigeria population statistics, charts. Nigeria s population has been increasing rapidly for at least the last 5 decades due to very high birth rates, quadrupling its population during this time. Although numerous estimates of the nigerian population were made during the colonial period, the first attempt at a nationwide census was during 195253. A series of censuses makes it possible to appraise the past, accurately describe the present, and estimate the future. It also contains information on housing conditions, education and access to telephones and television. The 2006 nigeria census provides population numbers, household or family size and composition, and information on sex and age distribution. Giving the total northern nigeria a population of 75,025,166 south west 27,581,992 south south 21,014, 655 south east. It must, of necessity be meticulously planned and conducted with the aid of comprehensive maps and human resources among others. The census is designed to provide information about people and housing units in canada by their demographic, social and economic characteristics.
Demographic statistics, 4 united nations statistical division. Nigeria 2016 population data population data by administrative level 1 and 2 based on 2006 census conducted by national population commission npc of nigeria. Appraisals of the preparation for 2006 population and housmg census m nigeria ofindividuals pan,1990. Introduction any census will aim at enumerating all the people within a specified geographical area.
Analysis of nigerian 2006 census results politics nigeria. Effective noise control measures and sustainable development in nigeria. This attempt yielded a total population figure of 31. Population and housing census of maldives 2006 island level tables population and housing census of maldives 2006 summary tables analytical report. In this article, we give an exposition of census taking in nigeria for the period 1866. Conference paper pdf available april 2016 with 3,176 reads how we measure reads. Nigerias population census is fraught with controversy quartz africa. The total is higher than the projected population of nigeria in the uns 2004 revision estimates, which show a mid2006 population of 4. National population commission of nigeria web, national bureau of statistics web. Virtues in the nigerian 2006 population and housing census. Analysis of nigerian 2006 census results politics 7. The undercount of the 1991 census is estimated to be about 25 million. Editorial the national council of state on tuesday met and approved the provisional results of the 2006 national census which put the population of nigeria at about 140 million people. Scanning technology was fully deployed in processing for the 2006 population and housing census of nigeria.
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