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CapitalAbuja CurrencyNigerian naira (NGN) LanguagesEnglish Explore the panel Get the panel book 437,268 profiled consumers33 profile tables₦ Nigerian naira GenderMales 55.7% · 243,558 Age30-49 43.6% · 190,649 Education (highest level completed)Less than secondary / high school 42.5% · 185,839 Occupation / Employment StatusFull-Time Employee 21.9% · 95,762 Marital StatusSingle / Never Married 56.3% · 246,182 Life Stage / GenerationGen Z (born 1997–2012) 40.4% · 176,656 Ethnicity / Population BackgroundYoruba 30% · 131,180 State DistributionLagos 9.1% · 39,791 Annual Household Income (gross, NGN)Low Household Income · ₦1,000,000 – ₦1,599,999 16.5% · 72,149 Annual Personal Income (gross, NGN)Low Income · ₦500,000 – ₦899,999 18.5% · 80,895 Home Category (living arrangement)Live with Family Member(s) in Their Residence 42.6% · 186,276 Dwelling TypeDetached House 26.3% · 115,001 Parents of Children (age of youngest child)7-12 Years 27.8% · 121,561 AutomotiveMotorcycle / Scooter Owners 41.1% · 179,717 Who they are Work & money Home & family Where they live What they own & use Audience profiles Download At a glanceNigeria in 7 numbers 437,268 profiled consumers in NigeriaGender55.7% Males Age43.6% 30-49 Where they live9.1% Lagos Occupation21.9% Full-Time Employee Personal income18.5% Low Income · ₦500,000 – ₦899,999 Technology26.9% Android Smartphone Users Who they are Gender, age, marital status, education and life stage.
55.7%243,558 Males44.3%193,710 Females Largest group: Males at 55.7%
7.7%33,670 13-17 34.2%149,546 18-29 43.6%190,649 30-49 11.4%49,849 50-64 3.1%13,555 65+ Largest group: 30-49 at 43.6%
Education (highest level completed) 9 groups Less than secondary / high school42.5%185,839 Secondary / high school graduate24.4%106,693 Post-secondary vocational / technical training12.1%52,909 Some college / university – no degree7.9%34,544 Associate / short-cycle tertiary diploma1.2%5,247 Bachelor's degree6.7%29,297 Master's degree (MA, MSc, MBA, etc.)3.8%16,616 Professional degree (MD, DDS, LLB, JD, etc.)0.9%3,935 Doctorate (PhD, EdD)0.5%2,186 Largest group: Less than secondary / high school at 42.5%
Married / Civil Partnership39%170,535 Single / Never Married56.3%246,182 Divorced1.1%4,810 Widowed / Separated2.5%10,932 Living with Partner (Cohabiting)1.1%4,810 Largest group: Single / Never Married at 56.3%
Life Stage / Generation 5 groups Gen Z (born 1997–2012)40.4%176,656 Millennials (born 1981–1996)34.4%150,420 Gen X (born 1965–1980)18%78,708 Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964)6%26,236 Silent Generation (born before 1946)1.2%5,247 Largest group: Gen Z (born 1997–2012) at 40.4%
Occupation / Employment Status 11 groups Full-Time Employee21.9%95,762 Unemployed19.6%85,705 Self-Employed / Contract / Freelance18.8%82,206 Student13.6%59,468 Homemaker7.1%31,046 Occasional or Seasonal Work4.9%21,426 Stay-at-Home Parent (full-time childcare)4.5%19,677 Part-Time Employee3.8%16,616 Show all 11 Largest group: Full-Time Employee at 21.9%
Annual Household Income (gross, NGN) 10 groups 13.9%60,780 Very Low Household Income · Below ₦1,000,000 16.5%72,149 Low Household Income · ₦1,000,000 – ₦1,599,999 14.9%65,153 Lower-Middle Household Income · ₦1,600,000 – ₦2,199,999 14.8%64,716 Middle Household Income · ₦2,200,000 – ₦2,999,999 11.3%49,411 Upper-Middle Household Income · ₦3,000,000 – ₦3,999,999 8.7%38,042 Comfortable Household Income · ₦4,000,000 – ₦4,999,999 9.4%41,103 Affluent Household Income · ₦5,000,000 – ₦6,999,999 5.6%24,487 High Household Income · ₦7,000,000 – ₦9,999,999 3.7%16,179 Very High Household Income · ₦10,000,000 – ₦16,999,999 1.2%5,247 Top Household Income Tier · ₦17,000,000 and above Largest group: Low Household Income · ₦1,000,000 – ₦1,599,999 at 16.5%
Annual Personal Income (gross, NGN) 10 groups 12.1%52,909 Very Low Income · Below ₦500,000 18.5%80,895 Low Income · ₦500,000 – ₦899,999 13.8%60,343 Lower-Middle Income · ₦900,000 – ₦1,299,999 12%52,472 Middle Income · ₦1,300,000 – ₦1,699,999 10.2%44,601 Upper-Middle Income · ₦1,700,000 – ₦2,199,999 10.4%45,476 Comfortable Income · ₦2,200,000 – ₦2,999,999 9.8%42,852 Affluent Income · ₦3,000,000 – ₦4,199,999 6.9%30,171 High Income · ₦4,200,000 – ₦5,999,999 4.5%19,677 Very High Income · ₦6,000,000 – ₦9,999,999 1.8%7,871 Top Income Tier · ₦10,000,000 and above Largest group: Low Income · ₦500,000 – ₦899,999 at 18.5%
Banking & Financial Services 12 groups Digital Wallet / Mobile Money Users26.1%114,127 Debit Card Users17.9%78,271 Online / Mobile Banking Users13.6%59,468 Personal Loan Holders13%56,845 Cryptocurrency Users7.9%34,544 Life Insurance Policy Holders5.3%23,175 Stock / Equity Traders3.6%15,742 Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) Users3.5%15,304 Show all 12 Largest group: Digital Wallet / Mobile Money Users at 26.1%
Home Category (living arrangement) 5 groups Own Primary Residence14.8%64,716 Rent Primary Residence35%153,044 Live with Family Member(s) in Their Residence42.6%186,276 Live in Student / University Accommodation4.2%18,365 Other Living Arrangement3.4%14,867 Largest group: Live with Family Member(s) in Their Residence at 42.6%
26.3%115,001 Detached House18.3%80,020 Apartment / Flat – no outside space14.3%62,529 Apartment / Flat – with balcony or garden9.6%41,978 Terraced / Row House / Townhouse8.7%38,042 Semi-Detached House7.5%32,795 Bungalow / Single-Storey House5.4%23,612 Dormitory / Hostel / Group Quarters3.6%15,742 Cottage / Farmhouse2.2%9,620 Mobile Home / Caravan2.1%9,183 Condominium / Serviced Apartment2%8,745 Other Dwelling TypeLargest group: Detached House at 26.3%
Parents of Children (age of youngest child) 5 groups 21.1%92,264 0-2 Years 25.9%113,252 3-6 Years 27.8%121,561 7-12 Years 14.1%61,655 13-17 Years 11.1%48,537 18+ Years (adult children) Largest group: 7-12 Years at 27.8%
Parenting, Family & Household Roles 12 groups Household Head / Main Earner13.9%60,780 Primary Grocery Shoppers13.6%59,468 New Parents (child under 1 year)11.7%51,160 Expecting Parents10.5%45,913 Multi-Generational Households9.7%42,415 Dual-Income Households9.6%41,978 Children's Education Decision Makers9.3%40,666 Household Budget Managers8.9%38,917 Show all 12 Largest group: Household Head / Main Earner at 13.9%
Household Services & Maintenance 9 groups Household Service Decision Makers21%91,826 Air-Conditioning / Cooling Service Customers17.7%77,396 Residential Cleaning / Domestic Help Users16.8%73,461 Electrical Repair Service Customers13.4%58,594 Pest-Control Service Customers11.3%49,411 Plumbing Service Customers7.7%33,670 Laundry / Dry-Cleaning Service Users6.9%30,171 Home Maintenance & Handyman Service Users3.5%15,304 Show all 9 Largest group: Household Service Decision Makers at 21%
Ethnicity / Population Background 9 groups Yoruba30%131,180 Igbo27%118,062 Hausa-Fulani20%87,454 Other ethnic groups / minorities10.5%45,913 Ijaw3%13,118 Ibibio / Efik3%13,118 Edo3%13,118 Tiv2%8,745 Kanuri1.5%6,559 Largest group: Yoruba at 30%
State Distribution 37 groups Lagos9.1%39,791 Kano6.6%28,860 Kaduna4.5%19,677 Oyo4.2%18,365 Katsina4%17,491 Rivers4%17,491 Anambra3.3%14,430 Ogun3.1%13,555 Bauchi3%13,118 Delta2.9%12,681 Show all 37 Largest group: Lagos at 9.1%
What they own & use Cars, devices, travel, lifestyle and media.
Automotive 41.1%179,717 Motorcycle / Scooter Owners18.4%80,457 Ride-Hailing & Delivery Drivers12%52,472 Commercial Vehicle Owners9%39,354 Vehicle Purchase Intenders (next 12 months) All 11 groups Technology & Digital Usage 26.9%117,625 Android Smartphone Users23.6%103,195 Basic / Feature-Phone Users13.1%57,282 Heavy Mobile App Users (3+ hours / day)12.7%55,533 Online Learning / E-Learning Users All 11 groups Travel 19.4%84,830 Frequent Domestic Travellers (3+ trips a year)18.5%80,895 Pilgrimage & Religious Travellers17.1%74,773 Family Vacationers14.5%63,404 Budget / Backpacker Travellers All 12 groups Lifestyle & Hobbies 17.8%77,834 Nightlife & Socialising Enthusiasts13.8%60,343 Nature & Outdoor Leisure (camping, picnics)11%48,099 Arts, Crafts & Hobby Enthusiasts10.8%47,225 Gardeners & Home Growers All 12 groups Media & Entertainment 27.1%118,500 Free Ad-Supported Video Platform Viewers12.8%55,970 Cinema-Goers10.5%45,913 OTT / Subscription Video Streaming Subscribers10.1%44,164 Music Streaming Users All 10 groups Tobacco, Nicotine & Alcohol Consumers (adults of legal age) 40.9%178,843 Non-Tobacco / Nicotine Users26.6%116,313 Beer Consumers12.5%54,659 Wine & Spirits Consumers5.5%24,050 Adult Tobacco Product Users All 9 groups Consumer Electronics Ownership & Purchase 25.3%110,629 Audio / Headphone Device Owners19.7%86,142 Consumer Electronics Purchase Decision Makers13%56,845 Major Home Appliance Buyers12.7%55,533 Smart TV Owners All 10 groups Content Creators & Social Media Influence 20.1%87,891 Casual Social Media Content Posters19%83,081 Short-Form Video Creators13%56,845 Photo & Visual Content Creators12.8%55,970 Influencers / Brand Collaborators All 10 groups Audience profiles Ready-made audiences for shopping, sport, gaming, beauty, pets, food and health.
Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference Sports Interest & Participation Gaming Beauty, Fashion & Personal Care Pet Ownership & Pet Care Food & Beverages (at home) Health, Disability & Healthcare Luxury & Premium Consumer Restaurant & Food Delivery Consumers Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference In-Store Shoppers21.8%95,324 2 Value & Discount Seekers24.9%108,880 1 Online Shoppers9.8%42,852 3 Value & Discount Seekers24.9%108,880 In-Store Shoppers21.8%95,324 Online Shoppers9.8%42,852 Fashion & Apparel Shoppers8.4%36,731 Brand-Loyal Shoppers6.8%29,734 Impulse Buyers6.4%27,985 Social Commerce / Live-Shopping Buyers5.3%23,175 Home & Furnishing Shoppers4.8%20,989 Omnichannel Shoppers3.8%16,616 Cross-Border Online Shoppers3.4%14,867 Show all 12 Profile distributions are modelled estimates for planning and feasibility, built from public demographic and market patterns. They are not a count of individual panel members; feasibility for your exact audience is confirmed for each project.
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