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The 2024 State of the Nation Health Report indicates that life expectancy in Nigeria, though improving, remains below the global average at 54.6 years.

According to the report, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, life expectancy for women is 54.9 years, while for men it is 54.3 years, reflecting ongoing health challenges.

Globally, life expectancy stands at 73.3 years for both genders, with women projected to live up to 76 years and men 70.7 years.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines life expectancy as “the average number of years that a newborn could expect to live if they were to through life exposed to the sex and age-specific death rates prevailing at the time of their birth, for a specific year, in a given country, territory, or geographical area.”

The State of the Nation report noted that the slight disparity between genders was consistent with global trends, where women generally live longer than men.

However, Nigeria’s life expectancy remained below the global average, underscoring the need for continued investment in healthcare and public health initiatives.

“Communicable diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis contribute significantly to the disease burden, negatively impacting overall health outcomes and life expectancy,” the report noted.

Citing the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS 2023/2024), it highlighted that the fertility rate, at 4.8 children per woman, though gradually declining, remained among the highest in the world.

It said the rate was higher in rural areas (5.6) compared to urban areas (3.9), reflecting disparities in access to education and healthcare.

The report said urbanisation continued at a rapid pace, with 54 per cent of Nigerians now living in urban areas, driven by the search for better economic opportunities and access to essential services.

However, it said the shift had brought challenges, including infrastructure strain, pollution, and the growth of informal settlements, particularly in rapidly expanding cities like Abuja.

Economically, it said Nigeria had seen notable growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which reached N60.9 trillion with a growth rate of 3.19 per cent in 2024, up from 2.98 per cent in 2023.

In spite of this growth, it said the benefits remained unevenly distributed, with 63 per cent of Nigerians living in multidimensional poverty and facing challenges in health, education, and living standards.

It said gender and age disparities persisted, with women, particularly in rural areas, facing higher poverty levels, limited access to healthcare, and lower educational attainment compared to men.

The report also noted that the unemployment rate among young people aged 15 to 24 years was high, at 8.4 per cent, with young women being disproportionately affected.

“These socioeconomic disparities have far-reaching implications for health outcomes, as poverty and unemployment are closely linked to poor health and limited access to healthcare services,” the report emphasised.

NAN reports that the report, a publication of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of Nigeria’s health status.

It draws from a wide range of sources to offer insights into public health, health policies, and social determinants of health.

It seeks to guide policymakers, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders in their efforts to improve health outcomes for all Nigerians.(NAN)

https://dailytrust.com/life-expectancy-in-nigeria-at-54-6-years-below-global-average-report/

So life expectancy is low, poverty is high, and the GDP is “growing” according to the government... sounds like some people are getting rich off the chaos while the rest of us are just statistics. 🤔

The fact that mad men and women who have been roaming around various streets of the country have been alive for donkey years while people who eat healthy meals dies on a daily basis is something someone gat to sit around a round table with God to discuss in heaven when he/she dies

Globally, life expectancy stands at 73.3 years for both genders, with women projected to live up to 76 years and men 70.7 years.

54years is quite low.

With the Kain shege Nigerians dey go through daily!!!

Believe it or not Nigerians are tough survivors.

If dey use us act survival series... He go be the biggest movie if all time!

Who do us like dz

That is very High Life expectancy considering the PRESENT ECONOMIC Situation in Nigeria
Under this APC Tinubu and Shettima government of Disaster and Calamity

Thank God for life

Nawao

SoftSport:
So life expectancy is low, poverty is high, and the GDP is “growing” according to the government... sounds like some people are getting rich off the chaos while the rest of us are just statistics. 🤔

Pretty much the case.

Tribalism and religious delusion is more important to Nigerians than improving their standards of living.

No be lie

APC 😢

It's been like this for over 20 years. That means there has been no improvement

Sonnobax15:

The fact that mad men and women who have been roaming around various streets of the country have been alive for donkey years while people who eat healthy meals dies on a daily basis is something someone gat to sit around a round table with God to discuss in heaven when he/she dies

Madness is demon possession, but you will argue

With all our gra gra. See our life

Lol

Ok, noted

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My grandma turn 93 yesterday, shes avoided buhari n tinubu rubbish rule

The system is out to suppress and kill you, business men and women want to make excess profit, fake drug peddlers are out to get you, artisans are charging exorbitantly, food price dey increase, landlord dey press your neck, transport cost, For those with children school fees dey increase everyday. Why won't life expectancy be low. Spits

I'm curious to know how the life expectancy of 54.6 years in Nigeria was determined. It seems questionable, as many Nigerians live well beyond 54 years. It seems like someone just pulled this number out of thin air and labeled it as Nigeria's life expectancy, and others blindly believe it. In my opinion, the average life expectancy in Nigeria is between 60 to 65 years.

Peace!

It has always been around 54 years ish. Where's the News here?

dre11:


https://dailytrust.com/life-expectancy-in-nigeria-at-54-6-years-below-global-average-report/

With all the Doctors and Nurses running abroad, and all aspiring medical personnel turned to social media comedians, fake drugs in the market it may further drop to 30 years

obasanjo is over 90 , the most important thing is to have money

Life

Surprisingly, Life Expectancy metrics in this case did not for eventualities. This is a natural life expectancy threshold. Should it take into the number of people being killed by Accidents, Sicknesses and diseases, insecurity,hunger and poverty, drug abuse, Domestic violence and Suicide, the expectancy will be lower. Nigerians are made of steel, if you are able to live to 80-100 in Nigeria, you should be specimen for study on longevity.

The rate is highly skewed by the high infant mortality rate

GanagiBitrus:


54years is quite low.

It was 58 for men and 60 for women 12 years ago. This stat is factually correct, how many times do you see 70 to 80 years old obituaries? It’s usually 50 to 65 mostly.

koladata:
obasanjo is over 90 , the most important thing is to have money

Ifeanyi Ubah had money and still died, some ailments become worse when you had no money only for you to die from it at a later time when you have acquired the money.