Nigeria has a significant Catholic population, with estimates suggesting around 29-35 million Catholics, making it the second-largest Catholic population in Africa. This number represents approximately 12.39% to 15% of the country’s total population.
To break it down further:
– Number of Catholics: Estimated 29-35 million
– Percentage of population: Around 12.39% to 15% of Nigeria’s total population
– Catholic provinces: 9 provinces with a total of 51 dioceses
– Growth rate: The Catholic population in Nigeria is growing rapidly, with Africa expected to be home to one-sixth of the world’s Catholics by 2025
Some key statistics about Catholic dioceses in Nigeria include ¹ ² ³:
– Onitsha Province: 4,473,000 Catholics, 55.13% of the population
– Owerri Province: 3,216,000 Catholics, 39.20% of the population
– Ibadan Province: 816,000 Catholics, 5.94% of the population
These numbers indicate a substantial and diverse Catholic presence in Nigeria