Case study population distribution Nigeria Flashcards
What was Nigeria’s population in 2020?
207 million
What is the main driver of population growth in Nigeria?
High fertility rate
What is the replacement fertility rate?
2.1
What is Nigeria’s growth rate as shown by Worldometer?
Consistently over 2.5%
How many people will Nigeria’s population increase by in the next 12 months?
5.2 million
What is projected to be Nigeria’s population by the end of the century?
Over 900 million
What percentage of Nigeria’s population lives in resource-poor rural areas?
Just less than half
What is the average number of children women have during their fertility period in Nigeria?
Over five children
What are some challenges faced by families in rural areas of Nigeria?
- Lack of adequate health care
- Pressures on water, food, and energy security
- Poorly resourced education
What societal structure reinforces high fertility rates in Nigeria?
Systemic patriarchy
What is Nigeria’s life expectancy as of 2020?
55.8 years
What was Nigeria’s life expectancy in 1950?
38.8 years
What is a major factor impacting life expectancy in Nigeria?
Infant and child mortality
What percentage of children in Nigeria die before their fifth birthday?
Around 10%
What needs to happen for Nigeria to achieve significant falls in fertility rate?
Economic development and improved child survival
What does Nigeria’s population pyramid reflect?
High fertility rates and low life expectancy
What is Nigeria’s dependency ratio according to the World Bank?
86%
What percentage of the Nigerian population is working?
14%
What economic condition is Nigeria currently experiencing?
Pre-dividend
What are some challenges that high youthful dependency places on Nigeria?
- Pressures on government
- High unemployment among active population
What type of economy is dominant in Nigeria?
Informal economy
