Katsina State is in Nigeria's North West zone, with its capital at Katsina. Among Nigeria's 36 states it ranks 3rd of 36 on population, 15th of 36 on internally generated revenue and 12th of 36 on FAAC allocation. It borders Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano and Zamfara.
Katsina State at a glance
| Figure | Value | Rank | Source |
|---|
| Governor | Dikko Umaru Radda (APC), since 29 May 2023 | | |
| Population | 10,368,500 people | 3rd of 36 | National Population Commission / National Bureau of Statistics (via citypopulation.de) |
| Internally generated revenue | ₦64.29 billion (2025) | 15th of 36 | |
| FAAC allocation | ₦26.21 billion (July 2026) | 12th of 36 | |
| Domestic debt | ₦14.11 billion (Q4 2025) | 32nd of 36 | |
| External debt | US$200.62 million (Q4 2025) | 7th of 36 | |
| Traditional rulers | 2 rulers (2026) | 34th of 35 | |
| Land area | 24,382 km² | 17th of 36 | Calculated from the state boundary (geoBoundaries) |
| Local government areas | 34 | | |
