According to the Head count conducted by the National Population Commission in March 2006, Yobe State has an estimated population of 2.5 Million.
| NAME | POPULATION |
|---|---|
| Bade | 101,599 |
| Busari | 72,929 |
| Damaturu/Tarmuwa | 89,135 |
| Fika | 130,353 |
| Fune | 135,567 |
| Geidam | 85,158 |
| Gujba/Gulani | 144,470 |
| Jakusko | 83,127 |
| Machina | 48,137 |
| Nangere/Potiskum | 251,001 |
| Nguru/Karasuwa | 137,402 |
| Yunusari | 73,769 |
| Yunufari | 58,834 |