Lesotho vs Nigeria: What the Numbers Mean

Lesotho has a population of 2,363,325 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 228,436,675 people, with Nigeria in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Lesotho has a density of 78 people per km² across 30,355 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.