United Kingdom vs Nigeria
Every indicator for United Kingdom and Nigeria side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Kingdom | Nigeria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 69,487,000 | 237,527,782 | −70.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,003 | 291 | +1,275.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 57,602 | 1,224 | +4,606.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 54.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 243,610 | 923,770 | −73.6% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 285 | 257 | +10.9% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | 17.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.5 | 41.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.7 | 3.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.9 | 23.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 83.3 | 63.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 81,763 | 1,133 | +7,116.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.28 | 0.56 | +307.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.25 | 3.07 | +71.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,177 | 5 | +24,568.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 153,000 | 223,000 | −31.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 0.9 | +134.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.45 | 0.23 | +95.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Kingdom relative to Nigeria; a positive value favors United Kingdom. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
United Kingdom is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Nigeria leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 247 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 1,177 against Nigeria's 5 — roughly 247 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 81,763 against Nigeria's 1,133 — roughly 72 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 57,602 against Nigeria's 1,224 — roughly 47 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 4,003 against Nigeria's 291 — roughly 14 times as much.
- United Kingdom's military expenditure as a share of gdp (2.28) is about 4.1 times Nigeria's (0.56).
Frequently asked questions
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