Summary
Lagos is the most populous city in Nigeria. Lagos metropolitan area or Greater Lagos is a statistical division and not an administrative unit. The state is divided into 20 local governments and 37 local council development areas to implement governance and development at the grassroots. Lagos is the most populous metropolitan area not only in Nigeria, but also in Africa. Lagos is the commercial and industrial hub of Nigeria and the area’s economy is supported by rise in infrastructure spending, private investments and recovery in oil market
Synopsis
“City Profile - Lagos” provides historical and forecast data on key city level metrics along with analytical coverage of the latest political, economic, social, technological, infrastructural, legal and environmental issues affecting Lagos. The report contains detailed tourism, retail, construction, technology and public infrastructure data and insight into economic, social, and industry trends.
Scope
- The service sector remains the key contributor to the city’s economy - and the major employer.
- Lagos is a key tourist destination for both domestic and international tourists and experienced healthy growth in the past two years. Lagos is experiencing persistent increase in terms of construction sector since past two years.
Reasons to buy
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of future economic and demographic trends and understand the performance of various sectors within the city.
- Analyze and understand the business environment in the city to align your investment and expansion strategies.
- The report helps to drive a conclusion in choosing a suitable city to invest or expand according to your business structure.
Explore new opportunities in the hospitality, tourism, construction, real estate and retail sectors.
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Table of Contents
City Snapshot
PEST Analysis
Political
Economic
Social
Technology and Infrastructure
Communications
Internal Transport Networks
Connectivity
Airports
Ports
Business Environment Analysis
Travel and Tourism
Tourism Flows
Hotels
Attractions
Events
Construction and Real Estate
Investment
Real Estate Market
Retail
Retail Market
Consumption, Income and Prices
Appendix
Sources
Further Reading
Ask the Analyst
About MarketLine
Disclaimer
List of Tables
Table 1: Lagos metropolitan area - key facts (estimates), 2018
Table 2: Lagos metropolitan area - real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-25
Table 3: Lagos metropolitan area - economic growth comparison (Index 2010=100), 2000-25
Table 4: Lagos metropolitan area - GDP per capita comparison, 2000-25 (US$)
Table 5: Lagos metropolitan area - employment structure, 2000-25 (% of total)
Table 6: Lagos metropolitan area - population comparison, 2000-25 (million)
Table 7: Lagos metropolitan area - population by age, 2000-25 (% of total)
Table 8: Lagos state - bus rapid transit network indicators
Table 9: Lagos state - Lagos rail mass transit*
Table 10: Lagos metropolitan area - passenger traffic at MMIA
Table 11: Lagos metropolitan area - aircraft movement at MMIA
Table 12: Lagos metropolitan area - cargo traffic at MMIA
Table 13: Lagos metropolitan area - Lagos Port Complex statistics
Table 14: Lagos metropolitan area - Tin Can Island Port statistics
Table 15: Lagos city - hotel indicators, 2017-18
Table 16: Lagos metropolitan area - MICE and other events
List of Figures
Figure 1: Lagos metropolitan area - real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-25
Figure 2: Lagos metropolitan area - economic growth comparison (Index 2010=100), 2000-25
Figure 3: Lagos metropolitan area - GDP per capita comparison, 2000-25
Figure 4: Lagos metropolitan area - employment structure, 2000-25 (% of total)
Figure 5: Lagos metropolitan area - population comparison, 2000-25
Figure 6: Lagos metropolitan area - population by age, 2000-25 (% of total)
