Most of the young population in Nigeria was not married in 2020. Around 54 million people aged between 15 and 35 years composed part of the unmarried population. On the other hand, 39 million young Nigerians were married that year.
Young population in Nigeria in 2020, by marital status
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NBS (Nigeria). (June 30, 2021). Young population in Nigeria in 2020, by marital status [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 04, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1268296/young-population-in-nigeria-by-marital-status/
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NBS (Nigeria). (2021). Young population in Nigeria in 2020, by marital status. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 04, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1268296/young-population-in-nigeria-by-marital-status/
NBS (Nigeria). "Young Population in Nigeria in 2020, by Marital Status." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Jun 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1268296/young-population-in-nigeria-by-marital-status/
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