Health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation (%) in Nigeria
Nigeria: Health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation (%) was 85.8% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation in Nigeria, 2008–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation in Nigeria stood at 85.8%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation in Nigeria peaked at 89.5% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 54.7%, in 2009.
That places Nigeria 41st out of 90 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation (%) in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 89.5% | — |
| 2009 | 54.7% | -38.9% |
| 2010 | 88.4% | +61.6% |
| 2013 | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| 2018 | 87.2% | +13.7% |
| 2022 | 83.6% | -4.1% |
| 2024 | 85.8% | +2.6% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 85.8% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 73.4%, 1.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 85.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 68.6%, 1.3× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 72.1% | 54.7% | 89.5% | 2 |
| 2010s | 84.1% | 76.7% | 88.4% | 3 |
| 2020s | 84.7% | 83.6% | 85.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0711 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.17 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation in Nigeria?
- Health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation in Nigeria was 85.8% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 89.5% in 2008.
- What is the lowest health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.7% in 2009.
- How does Nigeria rank for health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation?
- Nigeria ranks 41st out of 90 countries with data for 2024.
- Is health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Health worker distribution, by sex and type of occupation (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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