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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 9 528 600 Instagram users in Nigeria in July 2026, which accounted for 3.9% of its entire population.
The majority of them were men - 53.2%.
People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (4 100 000).
The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 35 to 44, where men lead by 959 500.
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 | Instagram Users | % of Population | Women | Men | Change M/M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul | 9 528 600 | 3.9% | 47.3% | 52.7% | -0.8% |
| Jun | 9 609 800 | 4% | 46.9% | 53.1% | -5.8% |
| May | 10 200 000 | 4.2% | 46.5% | 53.5% | +1% |
| Apr | 10 100 000 | 4.2% | 46.5% | 53.5% | 0% |
| Mar | 10 100 000 | 4.2% | 45.5% | 54.5% | -5.6% |
| Feb | 10 700 000 | 4.4% | 45.7% | 54.3% | -0.9% |
| Jan '26 | 10 800 000 | 4.4% | 46.2% | 53.8% | +0.9% |
| Dec | 10 700 000 | 4.4% | 45.6% | 54.4% | +2.9% |
| Nov | 10 400 000 | 4.3% | 45.5% | 54.5% | +1% |
| Oct | 10 300 000 | 4.2% | 45% | 55% | -4.6% |
| Sep | 10 800 000 | 4.4% | 44.8% | 55.2% | 0% |
| Aug '25 | 10 800 000 | 4.4% | 44.8% | 55.2% | - |
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As of July 2026, there are 9 528 600 Instagram users in Nigeria - 3.9% of the country's population.
The largest age group is 25 to 34, making up 43% of Instagram users in Nigeria.
Men make up the majority, at 53.2% of Instagram 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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