OligbindeAyobami/Nigeria-Population-Insights-Dashboard

### Nigeria-Population-Insights-Dashboard # Key Insights Population Growth (2006–2023) Population 2023 : 229,135,262 (229 Million) Population 2006 : 140,431,790 (140 Million) The overall population percentage increase from 2006 to 2023 was 39%. # Geo-political Zone Rankings The Northwest topped the list as the most populated geo-political zone, with approximately 56 million people. The Southwest followed with over 42 million people in 2023. The Southeast was the least populated zone, with about 27 million people in 2023. # Geo-political zoneMost Populous States Kano State, Lagos State, and Katsina State were the top three most populous states in 2023. Bayelsa State ranked last with a population of approximately 2.3 million, followed by Ekiti State and Nasarawa State. # Growth Population by Percentage (%) States The Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) witnessed the most significant population growth, with a 71% increase from 2006 to 2023. Gombe State and Nasarawa State followed with growth rates of 49% each. Osun State (19%), Oyo State (26%), and Kaduna State (27%) recorded the lowest growth rates. # Regional Population Growth Trends The North-Central zone experienced the highest population growth, with a 45% increase. The North-East zone closely followed with a 43% increase. The South-South zone recorded the lowest growth, with a 32% increase. # Recommendations #Economic Development in High-Growth Areas  States like Abuja, Gombe, and Nasarawa, which have seen rapid population growth, should receive targeted economic development programs. Infrastructure, education, healthcare, and employment opportunities must be expanded to accommodate this growth and prevent urban overcrowding and resource strain. # Policy Focus on Low-Growth Regions  Osun, Oyo, and Kaduna, with the lowest growth rates, may need tailored interventions to address their slower population growth. Economic incentives and policies that promote local industry development, urban renewal, a …