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Messenger users in Nigeria
June 2026
40 746 400
42.1%
women
57.9%
men
 
 
13-17
n/a
9.6%
11.8%
18-24
21.4%
16.9%
20.6%
25-34
37.5%
8.1%
12.8%
35-44
20.9%
3.4%
6.6%
45-54
10.1%
1.6%
2.9%
55-64
4.5%
2.5%
3.2%
65+
5.6%

Data presented on this website is sourced directly from the respective social platforms marketing APIs and compiled by NapoleonCat for informational purposes only.

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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.

Messenger users in Nigeria

There were 40 746 400 Messenger users in Nigeria in June 2026, which accounted for 16.8% of its entire population.

The majority of them were men - 57.9%.

People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (15 300 000).

The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 35 to 44, where men lead by 5 200 000.

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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.

Messenger users in Nigeria - Last 12 Months

39 208 700
Jul '25
40 234 600
Aug
40 630 100
Sep
38 571 300
Oct
39 401 900
Nov
39 617 700
Dec
40 529 900
Jan '26
40 923 800
Feb
39 186 400
Mar
40 730 800
Apr
40 227 300
May
40 746 400
Jun
Month Messenger Users % of Population Women Men Change M/M
Jun 40 746 400 16.8% 42.1% 57.9% +1.3%
May 40 227 300 16.6% 42% 58% -1.2%
Apr 40 730 800 16.8% 42.1% 57.9% +3.9%
Mar 39 186 400 16.2% 41.8% 58.2% -4.2%
Feb 40 923 800 16.9% 41.6% 58.4% +1%
Jan '26 40 529 900 16.7% 42.3% 57.7% +2.3%
Dec 39 617 700 16.3% 41.9% 58.1% +0.5%
Nov 39 401 900 16.3% 42.5% 57.5% +2.2%
Oct 38 571 300 15.9% 42.4% 57.6% -5.1%
Sep 40 630 100 16.8% 41.9% 58.1% +1%
Aug 40 234 600 16.6% 42.2% 57.8% +2.6%
Jul '25 39 208 700 16.2% 42.1% 57.9% -

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Frequently asked questions

How many Messenger users are there in Nigeria in 2026?

As of June 2026, there are 40 746 400 Messenger users in Nigeria - 16.8% of the country's population.

What is the largest Messenger age group in Nigeria?

The largest age group is 25 to 34, making up 37.5% of Messenger users in Nigeria.

Are there more women or men on Messenger in Nigeria?

Men make up the majority, at 57.9% of Messenger users in Nigeria.

Where does this data come from?

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.