With upper estimates of its population exceeding 21 million people in 2019, it is the largest city in Nigeria, the most populous urban area on the African continent, [12][13][14][15][16] and one of …

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Lagos, Nigeria metro area from 1950 to 2025.

5 days ago · Lagos, city and chief port of Lagos state, Nigeria. Lagos is Nigeria’s largest city. Until 1975 it was the capital of Lagos state, and until 1991 it was the federal capital of Nigeria. Ikeja …

As of 2025, Lagos State’s population is projected to be approximately 17,156,400, reflecting an annual growth rate of around 3.75% from the previous year, 2024. The city of Lagos has seen …

Oct 6, 2025 · These data of Lagos Population projections are from the latest UN World Urbanization Prospects. Lagos is the commercial capital of Nigeria and this leaves the city with …

Jan 30, 2025 · The population of Lagos State is estimated to be 17,156,400 In 2025, with a growth rate of about 3.75% from the previous year, 2024. Lagos is known for its rapid …

Apr 1, 2022 · Lagos has 9 million people living in the city proper and 14 million or so in the urban area. This makes it not only the largest city in Nigeria but also the largest cities in Sub-saharan …

Nov 26, 1991 · Lagos (State, Nigeria) with population statistics, charts, map and location.

Population of Lagos: Current, historical, and projected population, growth rate, median age, population density, urbanization, and urban population. Data tables, maps and charts.

Oct 1, 2025 · Total Lagos the number of officially employed population is 4 816 168 people (36.7%), pensioners 3 543 230 people (27%), a officially registered and registered …