Nigeria Had Four Million More Births Than Entire EU in 2025 — Elon Musk

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has drawn attention to Nigeria's rapidly growing population, revealing that the country recorded about four million more births than the entire European Union in 2025. Musk shared the demographic comparison on his social media platform, describing it as a reflection of the widening population gap between Africa's fastest-growing nations and Europe's ageing societies.

According to projections based on United Nations World Population Prospects 2024 data, Nigeria recorded an estimated 7.6 million births in 2025, while the European Union recorded about 3.6 million births, a difference of roughly four million. The figures underscore Nigeria's high fertility rate and youthful population, in contrast to Europe's declining birth rates and ageing demographics.

Musk, who has repeatedly warned about falling birth rates in developed countries, has argued that population decline poses long-term economic and social risks. He has consistently maintained that countries with shrinking populations could face labour shortages, weaker economic growth and increasing pressure on pension and healthcare systems.

Demographers say Nigeria's expanding population presents both opportunities and challenges. While a growing youthful population could provide a significant workforce and consumer market, experts stress that investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure and job creation are essential to harness the country's demographic advantage.

The latest figures further highlight the contrasting demographic trends between Africa and Europe, with Nigeria expected to remain one of the world's fastest-growing countries as European nations continue to grapple with low fertility rates and ageing populations.