Overpopulated Country Nigeria Flashcards
What’s is nigerias current population and annual growth rate
Nigerias population exceeds 217 million, with an annual growth rate 2.5%
What percentage of nigerias population lives in poverty, and what’s their daily income
30% live in poverty, earning only $1.25 a day
How much has Nigerias urban population increased from 1960 to 2021
Its urban population has increased 18.2% in 1960 to nearly 53% in 2021
What is the population density
226 people per km2
What is the population density
226 people per km2
What are some of Nigerias rich resources
Natural resources such as oil, gas, iron ore, coal, zinc and arable land
What proportion of resources do the top 5% of wealthy Nigerians control?
They control more resources than the remaining 95%
what percentage of Nigerian children lack access to fresh water
29%
What are some environmental impacts in Nigeria
Overpopulation led to increased pollution, soil erosion from over-cultivation, and growth of informal settlements
What percentage of Lagos resident live in slums
66%
What percentage of Nigerian women marry before the age of 18?
45%
What is the fertility rate
5-6 children per women
How have death and infant mortality rates changed in Nigeria
Death rates have decreased from 19 to 11 per 1000, and infant mortality rates have dropped form 125 to 72 per 1000
What are some socio economic challenges resulting from Nigerias overpopulation
Insufficient resources to support the growing population lead to widespread challenges