Adamawa State is in Nigeria's North East zone, with its capital at Yola. Among Nigeria's 36 states it ranks 21st of 36 on population, 28th of 36 on internally generated revenue and 20th of 36 on FAAC allocation. It borders Borno, Gombe and Taraba.
Adamawa State at a glance
| Figure | Value | Rank | Source |
|---|
| Governor | Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (APC), since 29 May 2019 | | |
| Population | 4,902,100 people | 21st of 36 | National Population Commission / National Bureau of Statistics (via citypopulation.de) |
| Internally generated revenue | ₦33.76 billion (2025) | 28th of 36 | |
| FAAC allocation | ₦23.20 billion (July 2026) | 20th of 36 | |
| Domestic debt | ₦67.03 billion (Q4 2025) | 20th of 36 | |
| External debt | US$123.95 million (Q4 2025) | 12th of 36 | |
| Traditional rulers | 10 rulers (2026) | 2nd of 35 | |
| Land area | 40,198 km² | 7th of 36 | Calculated from the state boundary (geoBoundaries) |
| Local government areas | 21 | | |
