Abuja Population 2026 capital

Abuja has a population of 2,690,000, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in FCT. Roughly 1.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 5.7× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city. Abuja is the capital of Nigeria.

Location of Abuja. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

2,690,000

Rank in Nigeria

Coordinates

9.06°N, 7.50°E

~476 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Other big cities in FCT

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Kuje	97,367	#112

Cities near Abuja

Kuje97,367 people · ~35 km away
Suleja162,135 people · ~37 km away
Keffi85,911 people · ~48 km away
Nasarawa30,949 people · ~62 km away
Akwanga15,985 people · ~101 km away
Lapai16,442 people · ~101 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Abuja?

Abuja has a population of 2,690,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Abuja in?

Abuja is located in FCT, Nigeria.

Is Abuja the capital of Nigeria?

Yes, Abuja is the capital of Nigeria.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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