The value for population, total in nigeria was 195,874,700 as of 2018. Population censuses have been taken in nigeria during colonial time in 1866, 1871, 1896, 1901, 1911, 1921, 1931 and 1952. This paper examined nigeria s population policies of 1988 and 2004. Since the release of the provisional census figures by the national population commission, there has been mixed reactions from a number of nigerians regarding the acceptability or otherwise of the figures released. The total is higher than the projected population of nigeria in the uns 2004 revision estimates, which show a mid 2006 population of 4. Population estimates are based on population census conducted in 2006 by the national population commission. Virtues in the nigerian 2006 population and housing census. The provisional figures from the census were accepted and released by the federal government in march 1992, following which detailed processing commenced, the total population of nigeria as recorded in the 1991 population census was 88,992,220 of this. Secondary data derived from the 2006 nigerian national. The following table presents a listing of nigerias 36 states ranked in order of their total population based on preliminary 2006 census figures.
The undercount of the 1991 census is estimated to be about 25 million. International journal of academic research in business and social sciences 2, no. Census 2010 how the census results are being incorporated into arbitron data by dan estersohn, senior demographer, arbitron inc. In this paper, we examine technical and political aspects of the 2006 nigerian population and housing census that is, the processes leading up to and including the actual enumeration with a view to uncovering the perceived connections between population size, revenue allocation and political repre. Most populated states in nigeria 2018estimates mp3 download. Quickfacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more. It must, of necessity be meticulously planned and conducted with the aid of comprehensive. The 74 million people added in 2002 is a substantially lower increment than the high of 87 million people added in 198990, and the growth rate was well below the high of 2. Population and housing census 2006 ihsn survey catalog. Report of nigerias national population commission on the. The population projection assumes the same rate of growth for all lgas within a state.
An estimate of the 2016 census figures of the population of. Similarly, the argument that census takingis a diversionary tactic to avoid the. A revisit of the census figures posits that nigerias population is 140 million, geographically spread thus. Download population projections of nigeria 2006 census. It explained the achievements and weaknesses of the policies. Population census, politics, revenue allocation, nigeria, politicization of figures. The edited, and error free data are thereafter processed into desired tables. Appraisals of the preparation for 2006 population and housmg census m nigeria ofindividuals pan,1990. Plateau state, nigeria population statistics, charts. Effective noise control measures and sustainable development in nigeria. The 2006 nigeria census provides population numbers, household or family size and composition, and information on sex and age distribution. Nigerias population increased by 57 million from 1990 to 2008, a 60% growth rate in less than two decades. As a result of high intrusion of politics in the 2006 population counts, there has been widespread discrepancy between revenue allocation to states and the call for its rejection.
As pointed earlier, the politics of demographic strength has raised dust in the precarious nigerian politics. It pinpointed on the policies issues, challenges and prospects. Oyedepo sunday olayinka 1, 1 mechanical engineering department, covenant university, ota, nigeria. It also contains information on housing conditions, education and access to telephones and television. Similarly, the argument that censustakingis a diversionary tactic to avoid the. Ekiti state, nigeria population statistics, charts. The population total as of march 2006 is provisionally given as 140. Analysis of nigerian 2006 census results politics nigeria.
Introduction any census will aim at enumerating all the people within a specified geographical area. The study aimed to assess soil contamination with monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals in residential areas situated close to 120m range fuel filling stations in ibadan metropolis, nigeria. March 21, 2006, but last year when it dawned on the obasanjo government that the feasibility of its success was zero on the original date of november 30december 3, 2005 and was postponed. S these numbers are for people living within nigeria. Analysis of nigerian 2006 census results politics 7 nigeria. Analysis of nigerian 2006 census results politics 7. It must, of necessity be meticulously planned and conducted with the aid of comprehensive maps and human resources among others. After the publication of the provisional figures for the year 2006 population census by the national population commission, thisday newspaper was kind enough not only to publish both the 1991 figures and 2006 provisional results of the census together. According to the first results of the census, the number of residents in tunisia in 2014 is 10 982. Pdf evaluation of age and sex data from states in nigeria using. Virtues in the nigerian 2006 population and housing census for records. Pastor fails miserably when interviewed by court about how he spends the ministrys funds.
Nigeria is one of the most densely populated countries in africa, with approximately 200 million people in an area of 920,000 km 2 360,000 sq mi, and is also the country with the largest population in africa and the seventh largest population in the world approximately 50% of nigerians are urban dwellers, with the rate of urbanization being estimated at 4. Nigeria general household survey 2006 ipums subset. According to idris 2006, the first known census was held at lagos in 1866 and since that series of. Giving the total northern nigeria a population of 75,025,166 south west 27,581,992 south south 21,014, 655 south east. The dutch census 2011 cannot be considered in isolation from its predecessors. North west 35,786,944 north central 20,266, 257 north east 18,971. This study focused on the 2006 population census result using the population priority table to statistically assess the. Npcs most important source of data is the national population census which is supposed to take place every ten years.
The total is higher than the projected population of nigeria in the uns 2004 revision estimates, which show a mid2006 population of 4. The censuses before 1921 were based on administrative estimates rather than on an actual enumeration. Conference paper pdf available april 2016 with 3,176 reads how we measure reads. Census bureau projections show this slowdown in population growth continu. By and large, population headcount in the history of modern nigeria is said to be of staggering records. Population censuses have been taken in nigeria during colonial time in 1866, 1871.
In english only, for now adolescent fertility rate births per 1,000 women ages 1519. The population census, adhoc surveys and the system of vital statistics are the sources of npcs demographic and vital statistics. Map of nigerian states by population density map of nigerian states by total population the following table presents a listing of nigeria s 36 states ranked in order of their total population based on preliminary 2006 census figures. Analysis of nigerian 2006 census results by tonitone1m. Ekiti state, nigeria population statistics, charts, map. Mar 29, 2019 population censuses have been taken in nigeria during colonial time in 1866, 1871, 1896, 1901, 1911, 1921, 1931 and 1952. The censuses covered only the southern part of the country including lagos, except for the 1952 census which was nationwide. For a fuller explanation of the dsbb and the enhanced general data dissemination system in which nigeria participates, please visit the dsbb home page. March 21, 2006, but last year when it dawned on the obasanjo government that the feasibility of its success was zero on the original date of november 30december 3. The failure and financial waste of the 2006 population and housing census did not start on day one of the counting, i. Nigeriaworld feature article the 2006 nigeria census figures. Pdf over the years, nigeria had been struggling with census problems, which mainly have to do with. Nigeria s population has been increasing rapidly for at least the last 5 decades due to very high birth rates, quadrupling its population during this time.
Nigerian president olusegun obasanjo right, seen as he participates in the national population census at abuja, nigeria, tuesday, march 21, 2006. The icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure gender, age groups, age distribution. National summary data page nsdp data linked from this page correspond to data described in the international monetary funds dsbb. As the graph below shows, over the past 58 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 195,874,700 in 2018 and a minimum value of 45,8,460 in 1960. Brief historical background of population censuses in independent nigeria. The paper presents the experience from the 2006 census in nigeria including problems encountered. National population commission of nigeria web, national bureau of statistics web. A revisit of the census figures posits that nigeria s population is 140 million, geographically spread thus. This most recent census builds on a rich tradition of traditional population and housing censuses carried out in the. This was achieved with 21 scanners distributed in 7dpcs located strategically across the country. The first attempt in 15 years to measure just how many people live in africas most populous nation starts tuesday, an exercise so likely to fan religious, tribal and regional rivalries that some say nigerians. Technical and political aspects of the 2006 nigerian. Makama, ubandoman pyem chairman, national population commission, abuja december, 2003. Scanning technology was fully deployed in processing for the 2006 population and housing census of nigeria.
National population commission npc, 2006 population and. The population census of nigeria was successfully conducted from 27th to 30th november 1991. Nigeria census, total population, population distribution by age 2006, distribution of households by type of main cooking fuel, 2006, distribution of households by type of main lighting fuel, 2006 are you sure you want to delete this page. An estimate of the 2016 census figures of the population. Pdf 2006 nigeria population census and errors in age reporting. Updated fall 2011 the 2010 census was conducted in spring 2010. Instead of mobilizing people for effective census, some groups in the country decided not to participate in the national census and the end result is under counting and inaccurate result. In the same vein, population census is not a racist idea. The ten year interval was equally missed by 2001 and only the year 2006 brought next round of headcount to our door steps.
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