Ikorodu's 2020 population is now estimated at 937,615. In 1950, the population of Ikorodu was 8,645. Ikorodu has grown by 231,138 since 2015, which represents a 5.82% 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.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 1,724,040 | 3.47% | 270,259 |
| 2030 | 1,453,781 | 3.97% | 256,960 |
| 2025 | 1,196,821 | 5.00% | 259,206 |
| 2020 | 937,615 | 5.82% | 231,138 |
| 2015 | 706,477 | 5.88% | 175,477 |
| 2010 | 531,000 | 5.88% | 131,892 |
| 2005 | 399,108 | 5.88% | 99,108 |
| 2000 | 300,000 | 5.81% | 73,786 |
| 1995 | 226,214 | 5.43% | 52,578 |
| 1990 | 173,636 | 4.48% | 34,187 |
| 1985 | 139,449 | 4.48% | 27,449 |
| 1980 | 112,000 | 4.23% | 20,964 |
| 1975 | 91,036 | 4.23% | 17,036 |
| 1970 | 74,000 | 4.25% | 13,889 |
| 1965 | 60,111 | 4.24% | 11,279 |
| 1960 | 48,832 | 18.91% | 28,288 |
| 1955 | 20,544 | 18.90% | 11,899 |
| 1950 | 8,645 | 0.00% |