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Beyond the Census: A Proxy-Based Comparative Framework to Derive a Credible Population Estimate for Nigeria Using Benchmark Economies (Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin) with External Validation from Kenya and Tanzania

2026-02-11

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Reliable population statistics remain contentious in Nigeria, yet they are essential for planning and fiscal decision-making. This study develops and validates a multi-proxy, benchmark-calibrated framework that estimates Nigeria’s population annually using publicly verifiable indicators, including night-time lights, primary school enrolment, electricity customers, mobile subscribers, ur...

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Literature Corpus work: 3030e2a3-6e83-5c4d-aa81-17e4d3fe0a20
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8577621/v1

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