Ekiti State Population by Local Government Area (2025)

The projected population of Ekiti State for the year 2025 is estimated to be approximately 3,788,000, reflecting a 5.4% increase from the 2022 projection of 3,592,200 people.

Population growth in Ekiti State is driven by natural birth rates and urban expansion, particularly in cities like Ado-Ekiti.

Trends in Ekiti State’s Population Growth Over the Years

In 1991, the national census recorded the population of Ekiti State at 1,535,790. By 2006, census data showed a rise to 2,398,957, marking a 56% increase over 15 years, driven by high birth rates, migration, and improved healthcare.

By 2022, projections estimated a population of 3,592,200, a 50% increase from 2006. This steady rise continued, with the 2025 projection reaching 3,788,000, a 5.4% increase over 2022.

Population Distribution Across Local Government Areas in Ekiti State

No	Local Government Area	Estimated Population (2025)
1	Ado Ekiti	494,800
2	Aiyekire (Gbonyin)	233,600
3	Efon	137,300
4	Ekiti East	218,800
5	Ekiti South West	260,200
6	Ekiti West	283,200
7	Emure	146,400
8	Ido-Osi	252,300
9	Ijero	349,300
10	Ikere	234,500
11	Ikole	267,500
12	Ilejemeje	68,700
13	Irepodun/Ifelodun	207,800
14	Ise/Orun	179,500
15	Moba	229,500
16	Oye	216,900

Demographic Structure of Ekiti State

Age Distribution

Age Group	Population	Percentage
0-14 years	1,200,000	31.7%
15-24 years	800,000	21.1%
25-54 years	1,200,000	31.7%
55 years and above	588,000	15.5%

Gender Ratio

Gender	Population	Percentage
Male	1,890,000	48.5%
Female	1,898,000	51.5%

Ethnic Composition

Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
Ekiti (Yoruba subgroup)	3,500,000	92.4%
Other Yoruba subgroups	200,000	5.3%
Other ethnic groups	88,000	2.3%

Religious Affiliation

Religion	Population	Percentage
Christianity	3,220,000	85.0%
Islam	378,800	10.0%
Traditional beliefs	189,200	5.0%

Urban and Rural Distribution

Area	Population	Percentage
Urban	2,500,000	66.1%
Rural	1,288,000	33.9%