Nigeria vs Egypt: Population Comparison 2026
Nigeria
EgyptNigeria has 122,330,655 more people than Egypt (2.0× as many): 242.4 million vs 120.1 million in 2026. Median age is 18.3 in Nigeria and 24.7 in Egypt; fertility is 4.21 vs 2.68 children per woman.
Nigeria
2026- Median age
- 18.3
- Fertility (TFR)
- 4.21
- Working age (15–64)
- 56.9%
- Trend
- Growing (+2.06%)
Egypt
2026- Median age
- 24.7
- Fertility (TFR)
- 2.68
- Working age (15–64)
- 63.5%
- Trend
- Growing (+1.47%)
Population pyramids, 2026
Total Population
Nigeria
242.4M
Egypt
120.1M
Youth (0-14)
Nigeria
40.0%
Egypt
31.1%
Elderly (65+)
Nigeria
3.1%
Egypt
5.4%
Where the two pyramids differ
The pyramids are overlaid so you can read the difference by age and sex: the longer bar in each band marks the country with more people of that age.
📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart
This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between Nigeria and Egypt for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = Nigeria has more males
Green = Egypt has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = Nigeria has more females
Orange = Egypt has more females
💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means Egypt has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Demographic comparison, 2026
| Indicator | Nigeria | Egypt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 242,431,831 | 120,101,176 | Nigeria has 122.3 million more (2.0×) |
| Change 2025–2026 | +2.1% (Growing) | +1.5% (Growing) | |
| Median age (2026) | 18.3 | 24.7 | Egypt older by 6.3 yrs |
| Total fertility rate | 4.21 — 2.10 above replacement | 2.68 — 0.58 above replacement | |
| Fertility rate, 2030 (UN projection) | 3.82 | 2.59 | |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 31.8 | 20.5 | |
| Population 2050 (UN projection) | 359.2 million (+48.2%) | 161.6 million (+34.6%) | |
| Peak population | Peaks 2100 | Peaks 2100 |
Differences by age group, 2026
| Age | Nigeria (M / F) | Egypt (M / F) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 17540K / 17102K | 6104K / 5801K | Nigeria has 191.0% more people aged 0-4 |
| 5-9 | 16102K / 15639K | 6286K / 5993K | Nigeria has 158.5% more people aged 5-9 |
| 10-14 | 15573K / 15055K | 6731K / 6432K | Nigeria has 132.7% more people aged 10-14 |
| 15-19 | 14062K / 13537K | 5801K / 5534K | Nigeria has 143.5% more people aged 15-19 |
| 20-24 | 12091K / 11644K | 5111K / 4922K | Nigeria has 136.6% more people aged 20-24 |
| 25-29 | 9611K / 9272K | 4744K / 4539K | Nigeria has 103.4% more people aged 25-29 |
| 30-34 | 7896K / 7617K | 4421K / 4227K | Nigeria has 79.4% more people aged 30-34 |
| 35-39 | 6653K / 6460K | 4361K / 4240K | Nigeria has 52.4% more people aged 35-39 |
| 40-44 | 5799K / 5651K | 3934K / 3852K | Nigeria has 47.1% more people aged 40-44 |
| 45-49 | 4920K / 4821K | 3351K / 3262K | Nigeria has 47.3% more people aged 45-49 |
| 50-54 | 3829K / 3808K | 2796K / 2718K | Nigeria has 38.5% more people aged 50-54 |
| 55-59 | 2891K / 2921K | 2319K / 2305K | Nigeria has 25.7% more people aged 55-59 |
| 60-64 | 2175K / 2268K | 1845K / 1951K | Nigeria has 17.0% more people aged 60-64 |
| 65-69 | 1566K / 1686K | 1332K / 1547K | Nigeria has 13.0% more people aged 65-69 |
| 70-74 | 1027K / 1136K | 842K / 1104K | Nigeria has 11.2% more people aged 70-74 |
| 75-79 | 583K / 658K | 436K / 648K | Nigeria has 14.6% more people aged 75-79 |
| 80-84 | 283K / 318K | 161K / 282K | Nigeria has 35.7% more people aged 80-84 |
| 85-89 | 89K / 107K | 45K / 92K | Nigeria has 43.7% more people aged 85-89 |
| 90-94 | 16K / 22K | 9K / 21K | Nigeria has 26.2% more people aged 90-94 |
| 95-99 | 1K / 3K | 1K / 2K | Nigeria has 27.9% more people aged 95-99 |
| 100+ | 0K / 0K | 0K / 0K | Nigeria has 49.6% more people aged 100+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has more people, Nigeria or Egypt?
Nigeria has more: 242.4 million vs 120.1 million in 2026 — 2.0× as many, 122.3 million more people.
Which country is older?
Egypt, with a median age of 24.7 vs 18.3 in Nigeria (2026).
Which has higher fertility?
Nigeria, at 4.21 children per woman vs 2.68 in Egypt. Replacement is 2.1, so both are compared against it.
How will Nigeria and Egypt compare in 2050?
By 2050 the UN projects Nigeria at 359.2 million (+48.2% from 2026) and Egypt at 161.6 million (+34.6%).
Are Nigeria and Egypt growing or shrinking?
Nigeria is growing (+2.1% in 2026); Egypt is growing (+1.5%).
