nigeria high rate of natural population growth Flashcards
What is the population of Nigeria in 2024?
Nigeria has a population of around 223 million people.
What is Nigeria’s natural population growth rate?
A: Nigeria has one of the highest rates of natural population growth in the world, with a growth rate of 2.5% per year.
nigeria’s birth rate
38 births per 1,000 people.
death rate
9 deaths per 1,000 people.
fertility rate
5.8 children per woman, significantly above the replacement level of 2.1.
What cultural factor contributes to Nigeria’s high fertility rate?
A cultural preference for large families contributes to Nigeria’s high fertility rate.
How has healthcare improved in Nigeria in recent decades? +life expectancy
Improvements in healthcare, including better maternal care and vaccinations, have reduced infant mortality and increased life expectancy to about 54 years.
What is the percentage of Nigeria’s population under the age of 15?
About 45% of Nigeria’s population is under the age of 15.
What issue contributes to unplanned pregnancies in Nigeria?
Limited access to contraception and family planning, especially in rural areas, contributes to unplanned pregnancies.
What is one of the main pressures caused by rapid population growth in Nigeria?
Pressure on resources such as food, water, and energy, with over 70% of the population living in poverty.
How has urbanization been affected by population growth in Nigeria?
Population growth has led to migration to cities, especially Lagos, causing the expansion of slums with inadequate access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare.
What is Nigeria’s youth unemployment rate?
The youth unemployment rate in Nigeria is currently around 20%.
What social issues are linked to high youth unemployment in Nigeria?
High youth unemployment contributes to poverty, crime, and instability in urban areas.
How has rapid population growth in Nigeria contributed to environmental problems?
It has contributed to deforestation,overgrazing, and land degradation, worsening food insecurity and increasing the risk of natural disasters like flooding.
How has Nigeria’s expanding population affected its education and healthcare systems?
Nigeria’s expanding population has strained its education and healthcare systems, especially in rural areas, where the government struggles to provide quality services.
