Nigeria Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

Nigeria Population Growth from 1950 to 1959

This page shows Nigeria population growth in the 1950s from 1950 to 1959. Nigeria’s official name is the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The country is located on the coast of West Africa. Additionally, it borders Benin, Niger, Cameroon, and Chad. Eventually, Nigeria declared independence on October 1st, 1960.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Nigeria from 1950 to 1959. Furthermore, this was the decade before Nigeria’s independence in 1960. Click here to review Nigeria country overview.

Chart of Nigeria Population Growth in the 1950s (1950 to 1959)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Nigeria’s population grew steadily from 1950 to 1959 for the decade. The population grew from 37.5 million  people in 1950 to 44.2 million people in 1959. As a result, the population grew by 17.9% in the 1950s (1950 to 1959). Additionally, the total life expectancy in Nigeria is approximately 55 years (2019). Lastly, around half of Nigeria’s population lives in urban areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Nigeria has increased from 36.9 years in 1960 to 55 years in 2019. To conclude, Nigeria maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Nigeria’s population growth in the 1960s.