Nigeria (NGA)

Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country, bursting with energy from Lagos’s megacity buzz to the ancient walls of Kano. Nigerians are known for their entrepreneurial spirit, Nollywood films, and a dazzling array of languages and ethnic groups. Faith is a powerful force—Christianity dominates the south, Islam the north, and traditional religions thrive everywhere. Gospel music, mosque calls, and vibrant church services are part of daily life, and religious festivals often draw huge crowds.

People Groups of Nigeria:

Fast Facts:

TypesStats
Total People Groups:437
Total Population:236,394,530
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:41
Population:1,419,350
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:87
Population:82,516,130
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:309
Population:152,459,050

Realities:

Weighted GSEC: 3  
Dying Daily: 7,476  
Dying Daily without Christ: 7,187  
Birth Rate: 36  
Death Rate: 11

People Groups of Nigeria

To download a comprehensive people group list in spreadsheet form, visit our Research Data page.

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