10 Most Populated Countries in 2030

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6. Nigeria

Projected Population in 2030: 260.5 million

Nigeria, the 8th most fertile country globally, has an average birth rate of 5.27 children per woman. The population of 223 million is rapidly increasing, with only 18% contraceptive prevalence among women aged 15 to 49. This contributes to a population growth rate of 2.53% per year.

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