Ikorodu's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,248,110. In 1950, the population of Ikorodu was 8,645. Ikorodu has grown by 51,290 in the last year, which represents a 4.29% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Ikorodu, which typically includes Ikorodu's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 17,803,700 | 3.77% |
| Kano | 4,810,810 | 3.56% |
| Abuja | 4,392,360 | 4.33% |
| Ibadan | 4,293,160 | 3.6% |
| Port Harcourt | 3,951,670 | 4.16% |
| Benin City | 2,120,460 | 3.71% |
| Onitsha | 1,839,880 | 4.12% |
| Uyo | 1,520,020 | 4.32% |
| Nnewi | 1,421,790 | 4.4% |
| Aba | 1,321,630 | 3.67% |
| Kaduna | 1,302,330 | 3.36% |
| Ilorin | 1,138,890 | 3.54% |
| Warri | 1,120,980 | 4.17% |
| Owerri | 1,105,500 | 3.93% |
| Jos | 1,071,590 | 3.53% |
| Umuahia | 1,033,090 | 4.31% |
| Lokoja | 974,767 | 4.69% |
| Enugu | 939,642 | 3.64% |
| Maiduguri | 929,408 | 3.44% |
| Zaria | 835,966 | 3.25% |
| Akure | 834,009 | 3.85% |
| Sokoto | 789,726 | 3.73% |
| Abakaliki | 753,507 | 4.21% |
| Bauchi | 751,900 | 3.88% |
| Calabar | 741,455 | 4% |
| Gombe | 644,375 | 3.93% |
| Abeokuta | 628,365 | 3.42% |
| Ado-Ekiti | 600,157 | 3.84% |
| Potiskum | 591,410 | 4.58% |
| Katsina | 586,424 | 3.83% |
| Okene | 566,476 | 3.66% |
| Minna | 552,407 | 3.74% |
| Ondo | 528,471 | 3.68% |
| Oyo | 524,409 | 3.7% |
| Makurdi | 508,595 | 3.83% |
| Saki | 491,205 | 4.15% |
| Ikot Ekpene | 486,091 | 3.95% |
| Birnin Kebbi | 463,133 | 3.92% |
| Ijebu-Ode | 423,938 | 3.72% |
| Lafia | 418,172 | 3.8% |
