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Statistics

Nigeria census and household surveys

The national statistics office of Nigeria, its latest and next census, household health surveys and Afrobarometer coverage.

Statistics office

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)

https://www.nigerianstat.gov.ng/

Census

Latest census: 2006

Next census: planned repeatedly since 2023, postponed

DHS and MICS household surveys

DHS 2023-24 (NDHS, final report 2024)

Survey program page

Afrobarometer

Covered. Status: covered (Round 9, 2021-2023).

Nigeria statistics: common questions

When was the last census in Nigeria?

Latest census in Nigeria: 2006. Next census: planned repeatedly since 2023, postponed.

Who publishes official statistics in Nigeria?

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Its website is https://www.nigerianstat.gov.ng/.

Is Nigeria covered by Afrobarometer?

Yes. Status: covered (Round 9, 2021-2023).

Source: National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the DHS Program and UNICEF MICS program, and Afrobarometer round coverage. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.