Case Study: Overpopulation in Nigeria

Question 1

Facts and figures

Answer 1

• Pop: 140m
• 68% of children attending primary school
• 29% of children under 5 is underweight
• Pop density: 1.5/km2

Question 2

Effects

Answer 2

• 70% live on less than $1 a day
• High crime rates (273 citizens and 84 policemen were killed in 10 months)
• Congestion
• Not enough healthcare and education
• Increased pollution
• Inadequate quality of life

Question 3

Causes

Answer 3

• Not educated about family planning and contraception