Large numbers of documents of national population census npc were perused. Available records show that censuses were taken in nigeria in 1866, 1868, 1871, 1891 and 1901. Revised version published in ideas for a successful population census in nigeria, pan census in nigeria. In 2018, the total population of nigeria amounted to. An examination of 2006 population census article pdf available january 2015 with 3,747 reads how we measure reads. A national population census was supposed to take place in nigeria in year 2016 but due to the current economic crisis, the census have been postponed till 2019. Population census may be defined as a regular counting of the number of women, men, children, able and disabled people in a country by the government for the purpose of economic planning and development. This was achieved with 21 scanners distributed in 7dpcs located strategically across the country.
Ethnic consciousness and as well as religious consciousness brings about disunity among the people of nigeria which always result to internal. Population and vital statistics reprot various years, 5 u. Population censuses have been taken in nigeria during colonial time in 1866, 1871, 1896, 1901, 1911, 1921, 1931 and 1952. In carrying out this research, the researcher visited some areas in edo state, and. Unable to delete the page because it has shortcuts referencing it at the following locations. The policy has a 2015 end date for most targets, and aims to improve standards of living and quality of life for nigerias people by addressing the complex. The paper presents the experience from the 2006 census in nigeria including. A series of censuses makes it possible to appraise the past, accurately describe the present, and estimate the future. Effects and causes of overpopulation in nigeria includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available effects and causes of overpopulation in nigeria abstract this research work was designed to find out the causes and effect of overpopulation in nigerian. Until 1959, the banking industry in nigeria was largely unregulated. The census data for the history of nigeria is presented in table 4. The population census of nigeria was successfully conducted from 27th to 30th november 1991. Reasons why population census is important in every.
However, the 1991 census, which was carefully conducted, came up with only 87. In the preindependence time, the first organization similar to the modern nigeria bureau of statistics started in 1866. With probably more than 100 million people in 1990the precise figure is uncertain because there has been no accepted census since 1963, although a census was scheduled for the fall of 1991 nigeria s population is about twice the size of that of the next largest country in. The censuses before 1921 were based on administrative estimates rather than on an actual enumeration.
In english only, for now adolescent fertility rate births per 1,000 women ages 1519. 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. In this article, we give an exposition of censustaking in nigeria for the period 1866. The history of census in nigeria can be divided into two parts. The country features 36 states and its federal capital territory, which is known as abuja. An estimate of the 2016 census figures of the population of nigeria using a modified. The size of its population is one of nigeria s most significant and distinctive features. Although numerous estimates of the nigerian population were made during the colonial period, the first attempt at a nationwide census was during 195253. With this high growth rate and applying the double time growth analysis, nigerias population will be expected to have added 3,072,000 persons the 1st year of the estimate and almost 3,150,643 the second year based. Report of nigerias national population commission on the.
Nigeria population 19602019 data 20202022 forecast. This page provides the latest reported value for nigeria population plus previous releases, historical high and low, shortterm forecast and longterm. Most populated states in nigeria 2018estimates mp3. Population and housing census in nigeria the united nations. N magazine just like last year have gathered figures from various sources showing nigerias most populous states. The new population census in nigeria is an important task that the authorities have to carry out. Department of public administration and local government university of nigeria, nsukka abstract ever since the independence of nigeria in 1960, scholars as well as developmental experts have sought to. Its coast in the south is located on the gulf of guinea in the atlantic ocean. Update to date information about population of nigeria in 2020. In 2005, nigeria adopted the national policy on population for sustainable development 2004, the second such strategy in the nations history.
To conduct a census in nigeria,first the president has to ascent to the nigeria population commissions proposal,then funds are appropriated for that purpose,the executive and legislature together with the npc,deliberate and agree on the contents. It also contains information on housing conditions, education and access to telephones and television. Scanning technology was fully deployed in processing for the 2006 population and housing census of nigeria. The summary of characteristics of the 2003 and 2008 demographic and household surveys dhs samples on mean age and years of education shows that educational attainment in nigeria remains low, and according to the 2006 census, about 47 percent of the population is illiterate 9,10. This statistic shows the total population of nigeria from 2014 to 2024. Population and housing censuses for mauritius was collected in 1972, 1983, 2000, and 2011. Salihu bala u12mm1150 the problem associate with population census is the phenomenon of ethnicity and religion brought to nigeria among other negative impacts includes discrimination,corruption,politics of federal character. The 1871 census marked the beginning of decennial census taking in nigeria in line with the british decennial tradition. Population census definitions, types, advantages and.
Population census, defined as a total process of collecting, compiling and publishing demographic, economic and social data pertaining at a specified time to all persons in a country or delineated territory, predates the goepolitical entity of nigeria. Manufacturing schedules are available for 1820, 1850, 1860, 1870, and 1880. The total population in nigeria was estimated at 200. In this article, we will discuss the main obstacles of conducting a census in. Immediately after the census, omricr forms questionnaires used to collect data started arriving at the dpcs. This attempt yielded a total population figure of 31. Nigerian gross domestic product report expenditure and income approach q1. Insufficient and ineffective census educational campaign. The country of nigeria features over five hundred different ethnic groups, many different languages, and declared its independence from the united kingdom on october 1, 1960. Pdf 2006 nigeria population census and errors in age. Agriculture, mortality, and social statistics schedules are available for the census years of 1850, 1860, 1870, and 1880. Statistics for national development central bank of nigeria. Population association of nigeria, pan proceedings, nov.
Looking back, in the year of 1960, nigeria had a population of 45. The federation comprises 36 states and 1 federal capital territory, where the capital, abuja, is located. The census has been a subject of continuing scholarly debate and political conflict in. Live nigeria population clock 2020 polulation of nigeria. The last national census in nigeria occurred in 2006 and provided counts of the total population as well as the populations by sex and 5year age groups at the level of the local government area lga.
Nigeria has never had a credible, successful census. Currently, nigerias population is between 160 167 million based on projections from the 2006 census that put the nations population at 140 million with the north accounting for 73. 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. The research read extensively literature and documents about previous census exercises in nigeria. Some of the factors leading to this according to online nigeria 20 includes crude birth rate of about 44 per, relative high fertility level with a rate of 6. It must reveal the population of a country at a specific period of time, e. The national population commission said this was an increase of 63% since 1991. Please delete these shortcuts first, then delete page. A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the. This process is necessary for religious, ethnic, political reasons, corruption, etc. A series of censuses makes it possible to appraise the. Virtues in the nigerian 2006 population and housing census. The official said nigeria would take advantage of technology in the next population census through the use of biometrics.
The primary objec tive of the census results is to assist the coun. Like in other censuses, the results of 1921 census were population estimates based on tax records as the aged, infants and tax evaders were excluded. It must involve the physical counting of people rather than by proxy. Radio and television programmes, jingles, news and other were listened to. The pattern of behaviour of many nigerians towards population censuses in nigeria had not and does not contribute to the maintenance of nigerias political. Nigerias planned 2018 census to cost n272 billion official. The headcount is sensitive, as funding and political representation for nigerias states depend on the results.
The provisional results of nigerias first census in 15 years show that africas most populous nation has a population of more than 140m. Problems and prospects abraham okolo censustaking is a very sensitive issue that has remained intractable in nigeria. To learn more about international trade data, go to guide to foreign trade statistics. Demographic statistics, 4 united nations statistical division. The censuses covered only the southern part of the country including lagos, except for the 1952 census which was nationwide. Population census and politics in nigeria in an ethnically diverse and multi religious society like nigeria. Population and housing census 2006 ihsn survey catalog. The census committee in the 2006 population census in nigeria were been rebuked by foreign agencies for introducing 20 strategy rather a deceptive tactic of data falsification of result. Pastor fails miserably when interviewed by court about how he spends the ministrys funds. 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. Nigeria, officially known as the federal republic of nigeria, is a country that is located on the western coast of africa. Conference paper pdf available april 2016 with 3,176 reads how we measure reads. Introduction nonpopulation census records can add flesh to the bones of ancestors and provide information about the communities in which they lived.
At the moment, nigerias growth rate is projected at 2. The 2006 nigeria census provides population numbers, household or family size and composition, and information on sex and age distribution. An estimate of the 2016 census figures of the population. How effective and educational campaign on census is prior to the census taking place determines.
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