The largest African country in terms of population is Nigeria, located in western Africa. Nigeria is home to more than 239 million people and routinely ranks among the top 10 most populous countries in the world. In 2026 Nigeria had an estimated population of 239,430,000. There are several hundred languages spoken in the country.
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