Current Population Statistics For Kogi State

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. With an estimated population of over 200 million in 2021, Nigeria is almost as populous as the entire continent of Europe. The state of Kogi, which has a population of over 4 million, Kogi State is located in the North Central part of Nigeria, and has one of the lowest population densities of any state in the country.

Population Statistics for Kogi State

As of 2016, the population of Kogi State was 4,473,500. The state ranks 9th in population size among Nigeria’s 36 states. Kogi’s population has grown steadily in recent years as result of economic and educational opportunities in the state.

SN	LOCAL GOVERNMENT	HEADQUATERS	PROJECTED POPULATION – 2021
1	Adavi	Ogaminana	293,200
2	Ajaokuta	Ajaokuta	165,300
3	Ankpa	Ankpa	359,300
4	Bassa	Oguma	188,600
5	Dekina	Dekina	352,300
6	Ibaji	Onyedega	172,200
7	Idah	Idah	107,700
8	Igalamela-Odolu	Ajaka	172,200
9	Ijumu	Iyara	160,100
10	Kabba/Bunu	Kabba	195,200
11	Kogi	Koton-Karfe	155,400
12	Lokoja	Lokoja	265,400
13	Mopa-Muro	Mopa	59,100
14	Ofu	Ugwolawo	258,500
15	Ogori/Magongo	Akpafa	53,700
16	Okehi	Obangede	301,800
17	Okene	Okene	439,500
18	Olamaboro	Okpo	213,900
19	Omala	Abejukolo	198,500
20	Yagba East	Isanlu	199,300
21	Yagba West	Odo Ere	188,900
	Kogi State		4,473,500

Conclusion:

Kogi State, is located in the North Central geopolitical zone and shares boundaries with Nassarawa, Kwara, Benue and Niger States. The state has a total landmass of about 25,934 sq km while its population size according to the 2006 census was 4.1 million people.

SOURCE – kogistate.gov.ng