Germany vs Nigeria
Population, economy and geography side by side
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Nigeria has 2.9 times as many people as Germany (242 million vs 83.3 million in 2026). Nigeria is 2.6 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Germany ($60,496 vs $1,224). People live longer on average in Germany (80.8 vs 54.6 years).
| Germany | Nigeria | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 83,283,528 | 242,431,832 |
| Yearly population change | −0.25% | +2.06% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 77.5 million | 359 million |
| Land area | 349,430 km² | 910,770 km² |
| Density | 238/km² | 266/km² |
| GDP | $5.05 trillion (2025) | $291 billion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $60,496 (2025) | $1,224 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 80.8 years | 54.6 years |
| Births per woman | 1.36 | 4.38 |
| Urban population | 82% | 64% |
| Capital | Berlin | Abuja |
| Currency | euro (EUR) | naira (NGN) |
| Calling code | +49 | +234 |
Share of world population: Germany 1.01%, Nigeria 2.93%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Germany or Nigeria?
Nigeria: about 242 million people versus 83.3 million in Germany (2026).
Is Germany bigger than Nigeria?
By land area, Nigeria is larger: 910,770 km² versus 349,430 km².
Which economy is bigger, Germany or Nigeria?
Germany, with a GDP of $5.05 trillion versus $291 billion (World Bank, current US$).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Retrieved 2026-10-22. GDP in current US dollars (World Bank, latest available year).