Ekiti State is in Nigeria's South West zone, with its capital at Ado-Ekiti. Among Nigeria's 36 states it ranks 32nd of 36 on population, 18th of 36 on internally generated revenue and 34th of 36 on FAAC allocation. It borders Kogi, Kwara, Ondo and Osun.
Ekiti State at a glance
| Figure | Value | Rank | Source |
|---|
| Governor | Biodun Oyebanji (APC), since 16 October 2022 | | |
| Population | 3,592,200 people | 32nd of 36 | National Population Commission / National Bureau of Statistics (via citypopulation.de) |
| Internally generated revenue | ₦57.09 billion (2025) | 18th of 36 | |
| FAAC allocation | ₦19.93 billion (July 2026) | 34th of 36 | |
| Domestic debt | ₦43.94 billion (Q4 2025) | 27th of 36 | |
| External debt | US$136.31 million (Q4 2025) | 10th of 36 | |
| Traditional rulers | 10 rulers (2026) | 3rd of 35 | |
| Land area | 5,820 km² | 32nd of 36 | Calculated from the state boundary (geoBoundaries) |
| Local government areas | 16 | | |
