Question

In any population growth scenario that results in Nigeria becoming water stressed by 2050, at what approximate population size does it do so?

1) 265 million people
2) 285 million people
3) 315 million people
4) 365 million people

Answer 1

Nigeria is projected to become water-stressed by 2050 when its population reaches approximately 402 million, as this aligns with global trends of increased water stress due to population growth and other factors.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the provided information, Nigeria's population is projected to be 402 million people by the year 2050. Considering the current global trend of water stress and the prediction that more than half of the world's population might be facing water shortage by 2025, it is likely that Nigeria could become water-stressed by the time its population reaches approximately 402 million people. This acknowledges the UNDP report that anticipates over 3 billion people, or about 40% of the world's population, will live in water-stressed areas by 2025 due to population growth and other factors such as rapid industrialization and climate change.