Lagos
Data as of · Metro Power Rankings
Nigeria • Africa • Language power
- Population
- 19.9M
- GDP
- $102B
- GDP per capita
- $5,134
- Land area
- 15,234 km² (5,882 mi²)
- Density
- 1,304/km² (3,378/mi²)
- GAWC class
- 7
Largest City
Largest metro area in Nigeria
Lagos metro area
6.45, 3.40Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsStands out for Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure, Major Sporting Events, Airport Score.
Most similar metros
Closest profiles across all 16 dimensionsSports
4 teams
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams2 teams
Football/Soccer • Nigeria
Ikorodu City FC
Lagos • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Nigeria
Remo Stars
Lagos • Level: 1
Other Men’s Teams1 team
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Maktown Flyers
Lagos
Major Sporting Events
Annual Sporting Events1 event
E1 Lagos GP
Powerboat Racing
• Lagos
Multi-Sport Events1 event
1973 African Games
Multi-sport Event
1973 • Lagos
Championship Finals2 events
2000 AFCON Final
Football Final
2000 • Lagos
1980 AFCON Final
Football Final
1980 • Lagos
Complete Event Timeline3 events
2000 AFCON Final
Championship Finals
2000 • Lagos
1980 AFCON Final
Championship Finals
1980 • Lagos
1973 African Games
Multi-Sport Events
1973 • Lagos
Top Companies
3 companies
Total Market Cap: $5B across 3 companies
Source data as of October 31, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Cultural Assets
Notable Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries1 item
National Museum Lagos
Lagos • Cultural Heritage
Landmarks & Civic1 item
Nollywood
Lagos • Film Hub
Languages of Lagos
Yoruba first in Lagos; 2 languages hold a role.
- English reach, Lagos
- 53%
- Tier 3 country
Sound of Lagos
#137 by artist origin · combined 14.5 (US 2 / UK 3.7) · signature decade 2020s · Full sound profile →
Top artists: Rema, Wizkid, King Sunny Adé, Fela Kuti and Africa '70, Tems, Burna Boy
Number-one singles by Lagos artists4
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities1 entry
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
Notable Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Lagos • 3 - International
Port1 entry
Lagos
Lagos • Container
Metro System (5 stations)1 entry
Lagos Rail Mass Transit
Lagos • 13 stations
Internet Exchange1 entry
IXPN Lagos
Lagos • Regional IXP