List of Indigenous peoples of Rivers State

Rivers State is the sixth-largest geographic area in Nigeria according to 2006 census data.^[1] The state has an indigenously diverse population with major riverine and upland divisions. The dominant tribes are: [[Ikwerre people|

Ogoni, and Ijaw.[2]  representing three dominant Ethno-Linguistic blocs in the State, in no particular order (Igboid, Ijoid  and Ogoni). Upland Rivers State covering about 45% is composed mainly of Ogba & Iwhuruogha / ancient Bini speaking people, and  Ogoni . The riverine, including most of the state's towns and villages surrounded by water, is moderately inhabited. It covers approximately 39% of the total land mass and is home to the Ijaw .[3]

Mask (hippopotamus masquerade), Abua people, 19th century

This list refers to the various autochthonous ethnic groups residing within Rivers State's boundaries in addition to its upland and riverine areas.