Fertility trends fertility has been relatively high in nigeria for several years. Nigerias sustained high population growth rate will continue for the foreseeable future because of. Map of countries by fertility rate 2020, according to cia world factbook this is a list of all sovereign states and dependencies by total fertility rate tfr. Niger has the highest total fertility rate tfr of any country in the world, averaging close to 7 children per woman in 2016. The world factbook countrylocation photo gallery modal world. Nigeria, on the south atlantic coast is one of the typical ruralbased countries of africa. Trends in reproductive behavior in nigeria, 200320 charles f. Africa is the worlds fertility capital where women can. We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate.
Nigeria is the most populous nation in africa with almost 186 million people in 2016 unicef 2017. Nigeria among the top 10 countries with the highest. The current fertility rate for nigeria in 2020 is 5. Findings determined that high fertility and birth rate contributes positively to high population growth while further findings revealed that high population growth rate in nigeria exerts negative consequences on the nigerias economy. Country comparison birth rate the world factbook central. Westoff clara ladi ejembi icf international rockville, maryland, usa august 2016. This is the highest of any country worldwide with over 100 million people. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of nigeria 2018 information contained here. Field listing birth rate the world factbook central intelligence. This quicker initial drop in the fertility rate, small as it seems, will have massive repercussions for nigerias population total if it is sustained over the next 85 years. Aafp says country risks demographic doom abuja the vice president, prof. Strangely, african maternal mortality rates are also the highest in the world. Undata record view total fertility rate live births. However, nigeria has a high rate of teenage pregnancy, maternal mortality during childbirth, and fewest female parliamentarians.
United nations projections are also included through the year 2100. Birth rate compares the average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population at midyear. Cia world factbook world the world factbook central. The average number of children a hypothetical cohort of women would have at the end of their reproductive period if they were subject during their whole lives to the fertility rates of a given period and if they were.
All suggestions for corrections of any errors about niger 2018 should be addressed to the cia. The average number of children that would be born per woman if all women lived to the end of their childbearing years and bore children according to a given fertility rate at each age. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of niger 2018 information contained here. The 20 nigeria demographic and health survey ndhs provides data for monitoring. The 20 ndhs is the fifth demographic and health survey conducted in the country. This indicator shows the potential for population change in the country. This is a list of all sovereign states and dependencies by total fertility rate tfr. Nigerias population of over 190 million, the highest on the african continent, is projected to hit 397 million by 2050, making it the worlds third most populous country after china and. Trends in reproductive behavior in nigeria, 200320 fa101.
Tfr is a more direct measure of the level of fertility than the crude birth rate, since it refers to births per woman. List of sovereign states and dependencies by total. The total fertility rate is a more direct measure of the level of fertility than the crude birth rate, since it refers to births per woman. The total fertility rate tfr is a more direct measure of the level of fertility than the crude birth rate, since it refers to births per woman. African countries with the highest fertility rates in 2018. The demographic situation in nigeria and prospects for. What is infertility in nigeria, causes of infertility. National population commission npc said said nigeria has fertility rate of 5. This indicator shows the potential for population growth in. It depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population.
Map of countries by fertility rate 2020, according to cia world factbook. Fertility rate, total births per woman nigeria from the world bank. Fertility rate, total births per woman nigeria data. Field listing total fertility rate the world factbook central. Nigerian fertility rate and issues economics 398 winter 2017. Nigeria is the youngest nation in africa in terms of age range, the number of children below the age of 15 years old makes a whopping 44. Chart and table of the nigeria fertility rate from 1950 to 2020. Data learn how the world bank group is helping countries with covid19 coronavirus. List of sovereign states and dependencies by total fertility rate. Treatments range from modern ivf to prayers and blessed water. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about nigeria 2018 should be addressed to the cia.
When a couple has fertility concerns, nordica lagos recommends that both the male and female partner have full workups in order to determine the most effective treatment approach. Child marriage and fertility in nigeria english abstract. Nigerias current overall fertility rate is estimated to be at 5. Nigerias growing population is a result of a high fertility rate and increasing life expectancy. Nigeria is growing at a fast pace and her population growth is amongst the top 25 highest in the world. How can nigeria reduce its birth rate from its current. In the united states and the united kingdom developed countries with better technology and much more reliable. The 2019 revision of world population prospects represents the latest global set of demographic estimates and projections prepared by the population division of the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat. A rate of two children per woman is considered the replacement rate for a population, resulting in relative stability in. Association between the total fertility rate and child mortality for the states 14 figure 10.
Nigeria high fertility rate fueling underdevelopment. The demographic situation in nigeria and prospects for fertility transition. Growth rates are higher in urban than semiurban and rural areas. Niger has been ranked the worlds youngest country with half of its population under the age of 15. Total fertility rate tfr compares figures for the average.
In fact, for almost 50% of infertile couples, the cause is related to the male partner, either alone or in addition to a female factor. The crude birth rate of 46 population and the crude death rate of 15 makes nigeria one of 12 out of 40 countries in subsaharan africa with a high growth rate. The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth. A family planning advocate, mr akin jimoh, says nigeria population will continue to increase, if its fertility rate was not addressed through adoption of family planning. Nigerias high fertility rate a problem osinbajonigeria. Nigeria fertility rates fertility rate africa nigerian. Nigerias population is projected to grow from more than 186 million people in 2016 to 392 million in 2050, becoming the worlds fourth most populous country. A slight decline in fertility over the last few decades has stalled.
Niger has the highest fertility rate in the world and its population will more than triple by 2050 if its growth rate remains unchanged. The trends in fertility rate for nigeria over the past few years has proven more difficult to track down, the world bank giving statistics that it is. British influence and control over what would become nigeria and africas most populous country grew through the 19th century. Discussing the demand for reproductive health rights among northern nigeria women is thus an important topic especially in the field of global reproductive. In nigeria, women who marry as children have on average 1833 percent more births over their life time as compared to women marrying after the age of 18. Fertility rates in nigeria have been put at approximately six children per woman4 notwithstanding a high rate of pregnancy wastage. Pmc broadcast a serial radio drama in niger reaching many people and effecting tremendous discussion and behavior change.
The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Niger cia world factbook the best country factbook. The 2019 fertility rate report shows african countries on top with niger holding the number one spot the research found that a woman in this west. This leveling off of the high fertility rate is in large part a product of. Fertility rate the world factbook central intelligence agency. However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us. The information regarding nigeria on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. A bad place to be barren nigeria has a high fertility rate. This figure is still a decrease from 1990 when the fertility rate was 6. Nigeria is rated among the top 10 countries with the highest fertility rates in the world. Yemi osinbajo, on tuesday declared nigerias current high fertility rate a problem for the country. Effects of uncontrolled fertility on the nigerian economic. Africa nigeria the world factbook central intelligence agency.
Child marriage and fertility in nigeria english the. A comprehensive ranking of fertility clinics in nigeria. Niger shares a common currency, the cfa franc, and a common central bank, the central bank of west african states bceao, with seven other members of the west african monetary union. While declaring open the 5th national family planning conference in abuja, osinbajo said the nation risks having additional 68 million people by 2030. You are currently on the page with this indicator for the country. The total fertility rate tfr is a more direct measure of the level of fertility than the crude birth rate, since it refers to. Nigeria fertility rates the fertility rates in nigeria are high because of nigerian resistance toward family planning. Fertility rate in niger tops the world talk africa.
The country ranks 10th among the countries with the highest average birth rate for. This high fertility rate reflects a lower demand for contraceptive use among women in the northern region as compared to higher 50% demand for family planning methods in the southern region. Field listing birth rate the world factbook central. These data seem at odds with growing concerns about infertility as such. The current nigerian population estimate as of july 20 is 174,507,539 according to the cia world factbook s. Child marriage and fertility in niger english abstract. Nigerias sustained high population growth rate will continue for the foreseeable future because of population momentum and its high birth rate. Ranking fertility rate births per woman ranking of the country nigeria at the global level is from the highest to the lowest data. The 196566 national rural demographic sample survey gave a crude birth rate of 50 per 1,000 persons and an. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. Country comparison total fertility rate the world factbook.
The fertility rate is the average number of children born by one woman while being of childbearing age. Chart and table of the niger fertility rate from 1950 to 2020. While declaring open the 5 th national family planning conference in abuja, osinbajo said the nation risks having additional 68 million people by 2030 the threeday biennial conference was organized by association for the advancement of. In niger, women who marry as children have on average 1428 percent more births over their life time as compared to women marrying after the age of 18. This entry gives the average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population at midyear. Because nigerias fertility rate has remained high for so long, the chance of the country as a whole achieving any of the four dividends will. Field listing total fertility rate the world factbook. These were achieved by using data downloaded from the world bank databank for a period of 51 years 19612011. Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with current agespecific fertility rates. This entry gives a figure for the average number of children that would be born per woman if all women lived to the end of their childbearing years and bore children according to a given fertility rate at each age.
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