Lekki Population 2026

Lekki has a population of 401,272, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Lagos. Roughly 0.2% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

401,272

Rank in Nigeria

#37

Coordinates

6.45°N, 3.48°E

~5 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

529 km

329 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lagos

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Lagos	15,388,000	#1
Agege	683,600	#21
Ajegunle	550,000	#26
Ebute Ikorodu	535,619	#29
Obalende	342,000	#46
Ikeja	313,196	#48
Akowonjo	308,900	#49
Alimosho	308,290	#50

Cities near Lekki

Obalende342,000 people · ~7 km away
Lagos15,388,000 people · ~9 km away
Surulere191,920 people · ~15 km away
Shomolu154,390 people · ~15 km away
Aliayabiagba228,000 people · ~16 km away
Ajegunle550,000 people · ~16 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lekki?

Lekki has a population of 401,272 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Lekki in?

Lekki is located in Lagos, Nigeria.

Is Lekki the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 529 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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