At a glance: Nigeria

Statistics

Basic Indicators | Nutrition | Health | HIV/AIDS | Education | Demographic Indicators | Economic Indicators | Women | Child Protection | The Rate Of Progress | Adolescents | Equity - Residence | Equity - Household Wealth

Basic Indicators

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Under-5 mortality rank

12

Under-5 mortality rate, 1990

213

Under-5 mortality rate, 2010

143

Infant mortality rate (under 1), 1990

126

Infant mortality rate (under 1), 2010

88

Neonatal mortality rate, 2010

40

Total population (thousands), 2010

158423

Annual no. of births (thousands), 2010

6332

Annual no. of under-5 deaths (thousands), 2010

861

GNI per capita (US$), 2010

1180

Life expectancy at birth (years), 2010

51

Total adult literacy rate (%), 2005-2010*

61

Primary school net enrolment ratio (%), 2007-2009*

63

% share of household income 2000-2010*, lowest 40%

15

% share of household income 2000-2010*, highest 20%

49

Definitions and data sources

Nutrition

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% of infants with low birthweight, (2006-2010*)

12

Early initiation of breastfeeding (%), (2006-2010*)

38

% of children (2006-2010*) who are: exclusively breastfed, (<6 months)

13

% of children (2006-2010*) who are: introduced to solid, semi-solid or soft foods, (6-8 months)

75

% of children (2006-2010*) who are: breastfed at age 2, (20-23 months)

32

% of under-fives (2006-2010*) suffering from: underweight (WHO), moderate & severe

23

% of under-fives (2006-2010*) suffering from: underweight (WHO), severe

9

% of under-fives (2006-2010*) suffering from: wasting (WHO), moderate & severe

14

% of under-fives (2006-2010*) suffering from: stunting (WHO), moderate & severe

41

Vitamin A supplementation coverage rate (6-59 months) 2010, full coverage (%)

91

% of households consuming iodized salt, (2006-2010*)

97

Definitions and data sources

Health

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% of population using improved drinking water sources, 2008, total

58

% of population using improved drinking water sources, 2008, urban

75

% of population using improved drinking water sources, 2008, rural

42

% of population using improved sanitation facilities, 2008, total

32

% of population using improved sanitation facilities, 2008, urban

36

% of population using improved sanitation facilities, 2008, rural

28

% of routine EPI vaccines financed by government, 2010, total

71

Immunization 2010, 1-year-old children immunized against: TB corresponding vaccines: BCG

76

Immunization 2010, 1-year-old children immunized against: DPT corresponding vaccines: DPT1

77

Immunization 2010, 1-year-old children immunized against: DPT corresponding vaccines: DPT3

69

Immunization 2010, 1-year-old children immunized against: Polio corresponding vaccines: polio3

79

Immunization 2010, 1-year-old children immunized against: Measles corresponding vaccines: measles

71

Immunization 2010, 1-year-old children immunized against: HepB corresponding vaccines: HepB3

66

Immunization 2010, 1-year-old children immunized against: Hib corresponding vaccines: Hib3

Immunization 2010, % newborns protected against tetanus

69

% under-fives with suspected pneumonia taken to an appropriate health-care provider, 2006-2010*

45

% under-fives with suspected pneumonia receiving antibiotics, 2006-2010*

23

% under-fives with diarrhoea receiving oral rehydration and continued feeding, 2006-2010*

25

Malaria 2006-2010*, % households owning at least one ITN

42

Malaria 2006-2010*, % under-fives sleeping under ITNs

29

Malaria 2006-2010*, % under-fives with fever receiving anti-malarial drugs

49

Definitions and data sources

HIV/AIDS

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Estimated adult (aged 15-49) HIV prevalence, (%) 2009

3.6

Estimated number of people (all ages) living with HIV, 2009 (thousands), estimate

3300

Estimated number of people (all ages) living with HIV, 2009 (thousands), low estimate

2900

Estimated number of people (all ages) living with HIV, 2009 (thousands), high estimate

3600

Mother-to-child transmission, Estimated number of women (aged 15+) living with HIV, 2009 (thousands)

1700

Paediatric infections, Estimated number of children (aged 0-14) living with HIV, 2009 (thousands)

360

Prevention among young people (aged 15-24), HIV prevalence among young people, (%) 2009, total

2

Prevention among young people (aged 15-24), HIV prevalence among young people, (%) 2009, male

1.2

Prevention among young people (aged 15-24), HIV prevalence among young people, (%) 2009, female

2.9

Prevention among young people (aged 15-24), % who have comprehensive knowledge of HIV, 2005-2010*, male

33

Prevention among young people (aged 15-24), % who have comprehensive knowledge of HIV, 2005-2010*, female

22

Prevention among young people (aged 15-24), % who used condom at last higher-risk sex, 2005-2010*, male

49

Prevention among young people (aged 15-24), % who used condom at last higher-risk sex, 2005-2010*, female

36

Orphans, Children (aged 0-17) orphaned by AIDS, 2009, estimate (thousands)

2500

Orphans, Children (aged 0-17) orphaned due to all causes, 2009, estimate (thousands)

12000

Orphan school attendance ratio, 2005-2010*

117

Definitions and data sources

Education

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Youth (15-24 years) literacy rate (%), 2005-2010*, male

78

Youth (15-24 years) literacy rate (%), 2005-2010*, female

65

Number per 100 population , 2010, mobile phones

55

Number per 100 population , 2010, Internet users

28

Pre-primary school participation, Gross enrolment ratio (%), 2007-2010*, male

17

Pre-primary school participation, Gross enrolment ratio (%), 2007-2010*, female

12

Primary school participation, Gross enrolment ratio (%), 2007-2010*, male

95

Primary school participation, Gross enrolment ratio (%), 2007-2010*, female

84

Primary school participation, Net enrolment ratio (%), 2007-2010*, male

66

Primary school participation, Net enrolment ratio (%), 2007-2010*, female

60

Primary school participation, Net attendance ratio (%), 2005-2010*, male

65

Primary school participation, Net attendance ratio (%), 2005-2010*, female

60

Primary school participation, Survival rate to last primary grade (%) , 2006-2009*, admin. data

Primary school participation, Survival rate to last primary grade (%) , 2005-2010*, survey data

98

Secondary school participation, Net enrolment ratio (%), 2007-2010*, male

29

Secondary school participation, Net enrolment ratio (%), 2007-2010*, female

22

Secondary school participation, Net attendance ratio (%), 2005-2010*, male

45

Secondary school participation, Net attendance ratio (%), 2005-2010*, female

43

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Demographic Indicators

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Population (thousands), 2010, under 18

77907

Population (thousands), 2010, under 5

26569

Population annual growth rate (%), 1970-1990

2.7

Population annual growth rate (%), 1990-2010

2.4

Population annual growth rate (%), 2010-2030

2.4

Crude death rate, 1970

22

Crude death rate, 1990

19

Crude death rate, 2010

14

Crude birth rate, 1970

46

Crude birth rate, 1990

44

Crude birth rate, 2010

40

Life expectancy at birth, 1970

42

Life expectancy at birth, 1990

46

Life expectancy at birth, 2010

51

Total fertility rate, 2010

5.5

% of population urbanized, 2010

50

Average annual growth rate of urban population (%), 1970-1990

4.9

Average annual growth rate of urban population (%), 1990-2010

4.1

Average annual growth rate of urban population (%), 2010-2030

3.7

Definitions and data sources

Economic Indicators

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GNI per capita (US$), US$, 2010

1180

GNI per capita (US$), PPP US$, 2010

2160

GDP per capita average annual growth rate (%), 1970-1990

-1.4

GDP per capita average annual growth rate (%), 1990-2010

1.9

Average annual rate of inflation (%), 1990-2010

20

% of population below international poverty line of US$1.25 per day, 2000-2009*

64

% of central government expenditure (2000-2009*) allocated to: health

% of central government expenditure (2000-2009*) allocated to: education

% of central government expenditure (2000-2009*) allocated to: defence

ODA inflow in millions US$, 2009

1659

ODA inflow as a % of recipient GNI, 2009

1

Debt service as a % of exports of goods and services, 1990

22

Debt service as a % of exports of goods and services, 2009

1

Definitions and data sources

Women

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Life expectancy: females as a % of males, 2010

103

Adult literacy rate: females as a % of males, 2005-2010*

69

Enrolment ratios: females as a % of males, Primary GER, 2007-2010*

88

Enrolment ratios: females as a % of males, Secondary GER, 2007-2010*

77

Survival rate to last grade of primary: females as a % of males, 2006-2009*

100

Contraceptive prevalence (%), 2006-2010*

15

Antenatal care coverage (%), At least once, 2006-2010*

58

Antenatal care coverage (%), At least four times, 2006-2010*

45

Delivery care coverage (%), Skilled attendant at birth, 2006-2010*

39

Delivery care coverage (%), Institutional delivery, 2006-2010*

35

Delivery care coverage (%), C-section, 2006-2010*

2

Maternal mortality ratio† , 2006-2010*, reported

550

Maternal mortality ratio† , 2008, adjusted

840

Maternal mortality ratio† , 2008, Lifetime risk of maternal death: 1 in:

23

Definitions and data sources

Child Protection

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Child labour 2000-2010*, total

29

Child labour 2000-2010*, male

29

Child labour 2000-2010*, female

29

Child marriage 2000-2010*, married by 15

17

Child marriage 2000-2010*, married by 18

39

Birth registration 2000-2010*, total

30

Female genital mutilation/cutting 1997-2010*, prevalence, women a

30

Female genital mutilation/cutting 1997-2010*, prevalence, daughtersb

30

Female genital mutilation/cutting 1997-2010*, attitudes, support for the practicec

22

Justification of wife beating 2002-2010*, male

30

Justification of wife beating 2002-2010*, female

43

Violent discipline++ 2005-2010*, total

Violent discipline++ 2005-2010*, male

Violent discipline++ 2005-2010*, female

Definitions and data sources

The Rate Of Progress

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Under-5 mortality rank

12

Under-5 mortality rate, 1970

251

Under-5 mortality rate, 1990

213

Under-5 mortality rate, 2000

186

Under-5 mortality rate, 2010

143

Average annual rate of reduction (%), 1970-1990

0.8

Average annual rate of reduction (%), 1990-2000

1.4

Average annual rate of reduction (%), 2000-2010

2.6

Average annual rate of reduction (%), 1990-2010

2

Reduction since 1990 (%)

33

Reduction since 2000 (%)

23

GDP per capita average annual growth rate (%), 1970-1990

-1.4

GDP per capita average annual growth rate (%), 1990-2010

1.9

Total fertility rate, 1970

6.5

Total fertility rate, 1990

6.4

Total fertility rate, 2010

5.5

Average annual rate of reduction (%), 1970-1990

0.1

Average annual rate of reduction (%), 1990-2010

0.7

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Adolescents

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Adolescent population (aged 10-19), Total (thousands), 2010

35326

Adolescent population (aged 10-19), Adolescents as proportion of total population (%), 2010

22

Marital status, Adolescents aged 15-19 who are currently married/in union (2000-2010*) %, male

1

Marital status, Adolescents aged 15-19 who are currently married/in union (2000-2010*) %, female

29

Age at first birth , Women aged 20-24 who gave birth before age 18 (%), 2000-2010*

28

Adolescent birth rate, Number of births per 1,000 girls aged 15-19, 2000-2010*

123

Justification of wife-beating, Adolescents aged 15-19 who think a husband is justified in hitting or beating his wife under certain circumstances (2002-2010*) (%) , male

35

Justification of wife-beating, Adolescents aged 15-19 who think a husband is justified in hitting or beating his wife under certain circumstances (2002-2010*) (%) , female

40

Use of mass media, Adolescents aged 15-19 who use at least one type of information media at least once a week (2000-2010*) (%), male

82

Use of mass media, Adolescents aged 15-19 who use at least one type of information media at least once a week (2000-2010*) (%), female

64

Secondary education , Lower secondary gross enrolment ratio, 2007-2010*

34

Secondary education , Upper secondary gross enrolment ratio, 2007-2010*

26

HIV knowledge, Adolescents aged 15-19 who have comprehensive knowledge of HIV (2005-2010*) (%), male

28

HIV knowledge, Adolescents aged 15-19 who have comprehensive knowledge of HIV (2005-2010*) (%), female

20

Definitions and data sources

Equity - Residence

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Birth registration (%) 2000-2010*, urban

49

Birth registration (%) 2000-2010*, rural

22

Birth registration (%) 2000-2010*, ratio of urban to rural

2.2

Skilled attendant at birth (%) 2006-2010*, urban

65

Skilled attendant at birth (%) 2006-2010*, rural

28

Skilled attendant at birth (%) 2006-2010*, ratio of urban to rural

2.4

Underweight prevalence in children under five (%) 2006-2010*, urban

16

Underweight prevalence in children under five (%) 2006-2010*, rural

27

Underweight prevalence in children under five (%) 2006-2010*, ratio of rural to urban

1.7

Under-fives with diarrhoea receiving oral rehydration and continued feeding (%) 2006-2010*, urban

34

Under-fives with diarrhoea receiving oral rehydration and continued feeding (%) 2006-2010*, rural

22

Under-fives with diarrhoea receiving oral rehydration and continued feeding (%) 2006-2010*, ratio of urban to rural

1.6

Primary school net attendance ratio 2005-2010*, urban

78

Primary school net attendance ratio 2005-2010*, rural

56

Primary school net attendance ratio 2005-2010*, ratio of urban to rural

1.4

Comprehensive knowledge of HIV (%) females 15-24 2005-2010*, urban

30

Comprehensive knowledge of HIV (%) females 15-24 2005-2010*, rural

18

Comprehensive knowledge of HIV (%) females 15-24 2005-2010*, ratio of urban to rural

1.7

% of population using improved sanitation facilities 2008, urban

36

% of population using improved sanitation facilities 2008, rural

28

% of population using improved sanitation facilities 2008, ratio of urban to rural

1.3

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Equity - Household Wealth

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Birth registration (%) 2000-2010*, poorest 20%

9

Birth registration (%) 2000-2010*, richest 20%

62

Birth registration (%) 2000-2010*, ratio of richest to poorest

7

Skilled attendant at birth (%) 2006-2010*, poorest 20%

8

Skilled attendant at birth (%) 2006-2010*, richest 20%

86

Skilled attendant at birth (%) 2006-2010*, ratio of richest to poorest

10.3

Underweight prevalence in children under five (%) 2006-2010*, poorest 20%

35

Underweight prevalence in children under five (%) 2006-2010*, richest 20%

10

Underweight prevalence in children under five (%) 2006-2010*, ratio of poorest to richest

3.5

Under-fives with diarrhoea receiving oral rehydration and continued feeding (%) 2006-2010, poorest 20%

17

Under-fives with diarrhoea receiving oral rehydration and continued feeding (%) 2006-2010, richest 20%

41

Under-fives with diarrhoea receiving oral rehydration and continued feeding (%) 2006-2010, ratio of richest to poorest

2.5

Primary school net attendance ratio 2005-2010*, poorest 20%

31

Primary school net attendance ratio 2005-2010*, richest 20%

72

Primary school net attendance ratio 2005-2010*, ratio of richest to poorest

2.4

Comprehensive knowledge of HIV (%) females 15-24 2005-2010*, poorest 20%

9

Comprehensive knowledge of HIV (%) females 15-24 2005-2010*, richest 20%

34

Comprehensive knowledge of HIV (%) females 15-24 2005-2010*, ratio of richest to poorest

3.6

Comprehensive knowledge of HIV (%) males 15-24 2005-2010*, poorest 20%

18

Comprehensive knowledge of HIV (%) males 15-24 2005-2010*, richest 20%

41

Comprehensive knowledge of HIV (%) males 15-24 2005-2010*, ratio of richest to poorest

2.2

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