Eritrea vs Nigeria: What the Numbers Mean

Eritrea has a population of 3,607,003 and is growing at 1.48% per year.Nigeria has a population of 230,800,000 and is growing at 2.41% per year. The difference between them is 227,192,997 people, with Nigeria in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Eritrea has a density of 31 people per km² across 117,600 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.