Beyond the Census: A Proxy-Based Comparative Framework to Derive a Credible Population Estimate for Nigeria Using Benchmark Economies (Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin) with External Validation from Kenya and Tanzania

Beyond the Census: A Proxy-Based Comparative Framework to Derive a Credible Population Estimate for Nigeria Using Benchmark Economies (Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin) with External Validation from Kenya and Tanzania

Reliable population statistics remain contentious in Nigeria, yet they are essential for planning and fiscal decision-making. This study develops and validates a multi-proxy, benchmark-calibrated framework that estimates Nigeria’s population annually using publicly verifiable indicators,...