| Population: |
|
123,337,8229 (July 2000 est.) |
| Age
structure: |
|
0-14 years: 44%
15-64 years: 53%
65+ years: 3% |
| Growth
rate: |
|
2.67% |
| Literacy: |
|
Total population 57.1%
Male 67.3%
Female 47.3% |
| Youth
Literacy (aged 15-24)*: |
|
Male 89% (1999)
Female 72% (1999) |
| Ethnic
Groups: |
|
Hausa and Fulani - 29%, Yoruba - 21%, Igbo (Ibo) -
18%, Ijaw - 10%, Kanuri - 4%, Ibibio - 3.5%, Tiv -
2.5% |
| Religions(s): |
|
Muslim - 50%
Christian - 40%
Indigenous beliefs - 10% |
| Language(s): |
|
English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), Fulani
|
| Economy: |
|
Oil sector provides 20% of GDP. Main industries include
crude oil, coal, and tin. Majority of labor force
works in agriculture (54%) and services (40%). Agricultural
products include cotton, rice, corn, and wheat. GDP
of $110.5 billion (1999 est.) |
| Unemployment: |
|
28% (1992 est.) |
| Type
of Government: |
|
Republic |
|
*Source for this statistic is GenderNet, The World
Bank Group, 2001 |
