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Muslims and Christians grew rapidly in Nigeria from 2010 to 2020

Muslims and Christians grew rapidly in Nigeria from 2010 to 2020
Population by religious group, in millions
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Source: Pew Research Center estimates based on Nigerian Demographic and Health Survey data.
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Muslims and Christians grew rapidly in Nigeria from 2010 to 2020
Population by religious group, in millions
YearMuslimsChristiansAll other groups
201090890000739800001770000
2020119980000927700001250000
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Source: Pew Research Center estimates based on Nigerian Demographic and Health Survey data.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
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