2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) The 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) provides data for monitoring the population and health situation in Nigeria. The 2013 NDHS is the fifth Demographic and Health Survey conducted in the country. Repeated surveys allow for an analysis of trends over time. The survey is based on a nationally representative sample. It provides estimates at the national level, geo-political zones, urban-rural breakdown, 36 states, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Number interviewed
Response rate
Households
38,522
99%
Women 15-49
38,948
98%
Men 15-49
17,359
95%
Trends in Contraceptive Use
Trends in Childhood Mortality
Percent of currently married women age 15-49 who are currently using contraception 2003 NDHS 2008 NDHS 2013 NDHS
Deaths per 1,000 live births 2003 NDHS (1999-2003)
2008 NDHS (2004-2008)
2013 NDHS
201 (2009-2013) 157 128
13
100
15 15
8 10 10
Any method
5
4
5
Traditional method
Modern method
Trends in Maternal Health Care Percent of women age 15-49 with a live birth in the 5 years before the survey 2003 NDHS 2008 NDHS 2013 NDHS
75 69
48 40 37 Neonatal mortality
Infant mortality
Under-five mortality
Trends in Vaccination Coverage Percent of children age 12-23 months vaccinated 2003 NDHS
2008 NDHS
2013 NDHS
58 58 61
Total Fertility Rate by Zone
35 39 38
33 35 36
Births per woman for the 3 years prior to the survey <5.0 >6.0 5.0 - 6.0
Antenatal care Delivery in a Delivery assistance by skilled provider health facility by skilled provider during pregnancy (for most recent birth)
North West 6.7
Water and Sanitation
North East 6.3
North Central 5.3
Urban
35 38 21
BCG
29
39
36
41 42 13
DPT 3
Polio 3
Measles
29 23 25 27 21 All
None
Trends in Children’s Nutritional Status
Percent of households with: Total
54
4850 51
Rural
Percent of children under age 5, based on 2006 WHO Child Growth Standards 2003 NDHS
76
2008 NDHS
2013 NDHS
61 49
South West 4.6 South South South East 4.3 4.7
30
Nigeria 5.5
Improved source of drinking water
37
42 41 25
Improved, non-shared sanitation facility
37 18 11 14
Stunting
Wasting
24 23 29 Underweight
(height-for-age) (weight-for height) (weight-for-age)
2013 Demographic and Health Survey
Trends in Household Ownership of Insecticide-treated Nets (ITNs) Percent of households with at least one ITN 2008 NDHS
2003 NDHS
2013 NDHS 50
2
8 Households
Knowledge of HIV Prevention Percent of women and men age 15-49 who know that the risk of HIV transmission can be reduced by: Women Men Using condoms
58
78 85
Limiting sex to one uninfected partner Using condoms and limiting sex to one uninfected partner
74
54
70
Percent of women
Female Genital Cutting Prevalence by Age 50 40 30 20 10
0
15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 Age
For additional information on the results of the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey, please contact:
Fact Sheet
In Nigeria: National Population Commission (NPC) Plot 2031, Olusegun Obasanjo Way, Zone 7 Wuse, PMB 0281 Abuja, Nigeria Telephone: (234) 09 523-9173; Fax: (234) 09 523-1024 Email:
[email protected] www.population.gov.ng In USA: The DHS Program 530 Gaither Road, Suite 500 Rockville, MD 20850 USA Telephone: 301-407-6500; Fax: 301-407-6501 Email:
[email protected] www.dhsprogram.com; statcompiler.com The 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) was implemented by the National Population Commission (NPC). ICF International provided financial and technical assistance for the survey through USAID-funded MEASURE DHS program, which is designed to assist developing countries to collect data on fertility, family planning, and maternal and child health. Financial support for the survey was provided by USAID, the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) through PATHS2, and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
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