The population projection for Kaduna State in 2025 is approximately 9,857,682, showing a growth of about 9.1% from the 2022 figure of 9,032,200. Also, the urban area of Kaduna is projected to have a population of around 1,260,000.
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How Has Kaduna State’s Population Changed Over The Years?
The first official population record came from the 1991 census, which showed that Jigawa had 2,875,525 people. This census was notable because it was conducted shortly after Jigawa became a state on August 27, 1991, when it was formed from Kano State.
Fifteen years later, in the 2006 census, Jigawa’s population had grown to 4,361,002. This was a substantial increase of about 51.7%.
By 2022, the population of Jigawa was estimated at 7,499,100. This was an even larger growth of around 72% since the 2006 census. However, high fertility rates played a major part in this growth, as did the state’s predominantly young population.
This trend has continued in recent years, with projections indicating in 2025, the population will reach approximately 8.31 million. This has seen a growth of about 10.5% from the 2022 estimate, with an average annual growth rate of 3.5%.
The demographic structure of Jigawa State shows that it is a very youthful population, with nearly 48% of people under the age of fifteen, according to recent estimates.
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Kaduna State Population By Local Government Area
Here’s how the population is distributed across different LGAs in Kaduna State:
| No | Local Government Area | Population Projection (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birnin-Gwari | 416,101 |
| 2 | Chikun | 601,999 |
| 3 | Giwa | 472,918 |
| 4 | Igabi | 694,892 |
| 5 | Ikara | 314,229 |
| 6 | Jaba | 251,634 |
| 7 | Jema'a | 448,790 |
| 8 | Kachia | 407,180 |
| 9 | Kaduna North | 587,961 |
| 10 | Kaduna South | 649,999 |
| 11 | Kagarko | 385,678 |
| 12 | Kajuru | 177,222 |
| 13 | Kaura | 281,313 |
| 14 | Kauru | 357,134 |
| 15 | Kubau | 452,971 |
| 16 | Kudan | 224,426 |
| 17 | Lere | 547,218 |
| 18 | Makarfi | 236,920 |
| 19 | Sabon-Gari | 430,500 |
| 20 | Sanga | 223,800 |
| 21 | Soba | 430,200 |
| 22 | Zangon-Kataf | 471,300 |
| 23 | Zaria | 601,300 |
The Demographics Of Kaduna State
Age
| Age Group | Population Projection |
|---|---|
| 0-14 years | 3,000,000 |
| 15-24 years | 2,000,000 |
| 25-54 years | 3,500,000 |
| 55 years and above | 1,357,682 |
Gender
| Gender | Population Projection |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,900,000 |
| Female | 4,957,682 |
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Population Projection |
|---|---|
| Hausa | 5,000,000 |
| Fulani | 2,500,000 |
| Gbagyi | 800,000 |
| Other Ethnic Groups | 1,557,682 |
Urban vs. Rural Population
| Area | Population Projection |
|---|---|
| Urban | 6,000,000 |
| Rural | 3,857,682 |