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Internet users who access their Meta account via any device at least once per month. All values are estimates. Figures relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.
There were 46 114 300 Facebook users in Nigeria in July 2026, which accounted for 19% of its entire population.
The majority of them were men - 57%.
People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (17 600 000).
The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 35 to 44, where men lead by 5 600 000.
Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only.
Presented statistics are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Internet users who access their Meta account via any device at least once per month. All values are estimates. Figures relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.
| Month | Facebook Users | % of Population | Women | Men | Change M/M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul | 46 114 300 | 19% | 43.1% | 56.9% | -3.7% |
| Jun | 47 900 000 | 19.7% | 43% | 57% | +0.4% |
| May | 47 695 500 | 19.6% | 43.2% | 56.8% | -0.4% |
| Apr | 47 899 700 | 19.7% | 42.9% | 57.1% | +3.5% |
| Mar | 46 263 600 | 19% | 42.5% | 57.5% | -5% |
| Feb | 48 700 300 | 20% | 42.9% | 57.1% | +1.5% |
| Jan '26 | 48 000 300 | 19.8% | 42.8% | 57.2% | +1.3% |
| Dec | 47 388 900 | 19.5% | 42.4% | 57.6% | +1.5% |
| Nov | 46 673 200 | 19.2% | 42.6% | 57.4% | +2.7% |
| Oct | 45 456 500 | 18.7% | 42.5% | 57.5% | -6.1% |
| Sep | 48 404 800 | 19.9% | 42.5% | 57.5% | +0.6% |
| Aug '25 | 48 115 200 | 19.8% | 42.5% | 57.5% | - |
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As of July 2026, there are 46 114 300 Facebook users in Nigeria - 19% of the country's population.
The largest age group is 25 to 34, making up 38.2% of Facebook users in Nigeria.
Men make up the majority, at 57% of Facebook users in Nigeria.
Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms' marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only. All values are estimates and relate to addressable audience only, and may not include all users for each location or language.
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