Cape Verde vs Nigeria: What the Numbers Mean

Cape Verde has a population of 527,326 and is growing at 0.87% per year.Nigeria has a population of 230,800,000 and is growing at 2.41% per year. The difference between them is 230,272,674 people, with Nigeria in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Cape Verde has a density of 131 people per km² across 4,033 km², while Nigeria has a density of 250 people per km² across 923,768 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.