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Nnewi

Country:
Nigeria
Continent:
Africa

Nnewi's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,361,840. In 1950, the population of Nnewi was 3,181. Nnewi has grown by 60,850 in the last year, which represents a 4.68% 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 Nnewi, which typically includes Nnewi's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.

1.4M
Total Population
60.9K 4.68%
Growth
No
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Nnewi Population

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Sources

  1. World Population Prospects (2024 Revision) - United Nations population estimates and projections.

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