In 2019, Nigerian households counted on average **** members. Households in rural areas were larger than those in urban areas. More specifically, rural households had on average *** members, whereas urban households registered *** people.
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NBS (Nigeria). (July 31, 2020). Number of usual members of households in Nigeria in 2019, by area [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1124435/household-structure-in-nigeria-by-area/
NBS (Nigeria). "Number of usual members of households in Nigeria in 2019, by area." Chart. July 31, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/1124435/household-structure-in-nigeria-by-area/
NBS (Nigeria). (2020). Number of usual members of households in Nigeria in 2019, by area. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 25, 2026. /statistics/1124435/household-structure-in-nigeria-by-area/
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Number of usual members of households in Nigeria in 2019, by area [Graph], NBS (Nigeria), July 31, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1124435/household-structure-in-nigeria-by-area/