US Census Bureau reports on Nigerian diaspora population
1 report, 1 independent
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What happened
The US Census Bureau counted 479,759 Nigeria-born people living in the United States in its 2025 American Community Survey. A second count found 710,484 Americans naming Nigerian ancestry in 2025. The World Bank states that Nigeria has about 237.5 million people.
From riotimesonline.com
Why it matters
The Nigerian diaspora in the United States represents a small share of the country's population. The money sent home by this population could impact the Nigerian economy.
From riotimesonline.com
Who's involved
- NigeriaSovereign state in West Africa where the diaspora resides