The state of Nigeria's health

Key national health indicators, drawn from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) and the Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS). Every figure is sourced and dated, a living snapshot we update as new data is released.

1.4%
HIV prevalence, adults 15-49
NAIIS, 2018
110
Under-five mortality (per 1,000 live births)
NDHS 2023-24
512
Maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births)
NDHS 2018
63%
Antenatal care coverage
NDHS 2023-24
46%
Skilled birth attendance
NDHS 2023-24
15%
Modern contraceptive use (married women)
NDHS 2023-24

Trends over time

Total fertility rate

children per woman
4.65.05.55.95.720085.520135.320184.82024

Source: Nigeria DHS, 2008-2024

Under-five mortality

deaths per 1,000 live births
93.613517621720120031572008128201313220181102024

Source: Nigeria DHS, 2003-2024

Infant mortality

deaths per 1,000 live births
56.373.189.91071002003752008692013672018632024

Source: Nigeria DHS, 2003-2024

Modern contraceptive use (married women)

% of currently married women
9.111.413.615.9102013122018152024

Source: Nigeria DHS, 2013-2024

Figures are national estimates and may be revised as surveys are finalised. Indicators shown for orientation, not for clinical or official reporting use.