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An average of 6,960 Nigerians became Canadian citizens each Half-Year between 2022 and 2025
  • Nigerian naturalisations in Canada rose from 5,286 in H1 2022 to 6,831 in H1 2025, a 29% increase overall.
  • H1 2023 marked the highest level with 7,400 new citizens.
  • Numbers declined through 2024, bottoming at 6,057 in H2.
  • The rebound in H1 2025 signals sustained interest in Canadian citizenship among Nigerians.

Over 26,000 Africans became Canadian citizens in H1 2025; one in four of these are Nigerians
  • Nigeria accounts for 25.9% of all new Canadian citizens of African origin, more than triple any other African country.
  • Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia rank next, each contributing over 5% of total new citizens of African origin.
  • Countries like Eritrea, Ethiopia, and DR Congo show steady growth, reflecting widening migration links with Canada.
  • South Africa closes the top ten with 832 citizens (3.2%), indicating smaller but consistent migration flows.

4.5% of new Canadian citizens in H1 2025 were Nigerians; almost one in four were Indians
  • India accounts for 23.4% of all new citizens, the largest share by far.
  • Four of the top five source countries (India, Philippines, Iran, China) are in Asia, showing the region’s migration strength.
  • Nigeria ranks third, contributing 4.5% of total new citizens, the highest share from Africa.
  • Traditional migration partners like the U.K. and U.S.A. contribute smaller shares, under 3% each, highlighting a shifting global migration pattern.

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