According to estimations from 2018, Nigeria's major ethnic groups are Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), and Fulani. Hausa people are estimated to make up 30 percent of the country's population. Hausa is an ethnic group of people speaking the Hausa language. The Hausa are mainly present in West Africa, most of them living between Nigeria and Niger. Another 30 percent of Nigeria's population is constituted by Yoruba and Igbo (Ibo), while about six percent of Nigerians are Fulani.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
CIA. (February 5, 2021). Distribution of ethnic groups in Nigeria in 2018 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1203438/distribution-of-ethnic-groups-in-nigeria/
CIA. "Distribution of ethnic groups in Nigeria in 2018." Chart. February 5, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/1203438/distribution-of-ethnic-groups-in-nigeria/
CIA. (2021). Distribution of ethnic groups in Nigeria in 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 28, 2026. /statistics/1203438/distribution-of-ethnic-groups-in-nigeria/
CIA. "Distribution of Ethnic Groups in Nigeria in 2018." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 5 Feb 2021, /statistics/1203438/distribution-of-ethnic-groups-in-nigeria/
CIA, Distribution of ethnic groups in Nigeria in 2018 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1203438/distribution-of-ethnic-groups-in-nigeria/ (last visited July 28, 2026)
Distribution of ethnic groups in Nigeria in 2018 [Graph], CIA, February 5, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1203438/distribution-of-ethnic-groups-in-nigeria/
