Ilorin Population 2026

Ilorin has a population of 1,080,000, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kwara State. Roughly 0.4% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ilorin (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

1,080,000

Rank in Nigeria

#11

Coordinates

8.50°N, 4.54°E

~320 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

330 km

205 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kwara State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Offa	113,830	#97
Lafiagi	102,779	#109
Patigi	28,285	#190
Okuta	26,589	#193
Kaiama	21,897	#211
Jebba	21,488	#216
Bode Saadu	16,619	#245

Cities near Ilorin

Offa113,830 people · ~43 km away
Ogbomoso433,030 people · ~52 km away
Igbeti24,690 people · ~53 km away
Oyan73,622 people · ~55 km away
Bode Saadu16,619 people · ~56 km away
Ikirun134,240 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ilorin?

Ilorin has a population of 1,080,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ilorin in?

Ilorin is located in Kwara State, Nigeria.

Is Ilorin the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 330 km away.

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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