Kaduna's 2020 population is now estimated at 1,113,210. In 1950, the population of Kaduna was 34,712. Kaduna has grown by 66,923 since 2015, which represents a 1.25% 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 Kaduna, which typically includes Kaduna's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 1,776,072 | 3.45% | 277,203 |
| 2030 | 1,498,869 | 3.53% | 238,930 |
| 2025 | 1,259,939 | 2.51% | 146,729 |
| 2020 | 1,113,210 | 1.25% | 66,923 |
| 2015 | 1,046,287 | 1.15% | 58,287 |
| 2010 | 988,000 | 1.15% | 55,040 |
| 2005 | 932,960 | 1.15% | 51,960 |
| 2000 | 881,000 | 1.16% | 49,391 |
| 1995 | 831,609 | 1.16% | 46,609 |
| 1990 | 785,000 | 6.79% | 219,787 |
| 1985 | 565,213 | 6.79% | 158,213 |
| 1980 | 407,000 | 6.79% | 113,965 |
| 1975 | 293,035 | 6.79% | 82,035 |
| 1970 | 211,000 | 5.27% | 47,808 |
| 1965 | 163,192 | 10.60% | 64,562 |
| 1960 | 98,630 | 13.33% | 45,873 |
| 1955 | 52,757 | 8.73% | 18,045 |
| 1950 | 34,712 | 0.00% |