Registered voters and voting-age population over the years in Nigeria
INEC has started its continuous voter registration against the 2023 general election. In 2019, 21% of Nigeria’s voting-age population did not register to vote.
Source:
Independent National Electoral Commission, Election Guide
Lagos had the highest female representation in Nigeria’s 2023 elections, with 114 female candidates, more than any other state.
Yobe recorded the lowest, with just 7 female candidates, highlighting a wide disparity in representation across regions.
The South East and South South zones recorded some of the strongest numbers overall, with Imo (86) and Rivers (85) nearly matching Lagos.
The South West led overall in female candidate numbers, while the North East trailed, with its highest (Gombe – 42) still lower than other zones’ peaks.
In 2023, Nigerians went to the polls to elect the president and Federal House of Assembly members and elect state governors and House of Assembly members. Here's a breakdown of the 14,859 candidates who participated in the 2023 general elections in Nigeria.
