Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Nigeria

Nigeria: Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months was 70.3 in 2021. β–² Rising

Latest (2021)
70.3
Change on year
down 5.5%
World rank
29th
of 36 countries
All-time high
79
in 2016
All-time low
42.6
in 2007
Years of data
8
2003–2021

Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Nigeria, 2003–2021

0204060802003201220212003: 59.92007: 42.62008: 75.62011: 51.12013: 66.92016: 792018: 74.42021: 70.3

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Nigeria recorded 70.3 for introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in 2021.

The figure is down 5.5% on the previous year and up 37.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Nigeria peaked at 79 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 42.6, in 2007.

That places Nigeria 29th out of 36 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 59.37 42.6 75.6 3
2010s 67.85 51.1 79 4
2020s 70.3 70.3 70.3 1

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 26 Gambia 75.7 compare
  2. 27 Egypt 75 compare
  3. 28 Uganda 71.5 compare
  4. 30 Ghana 69.4 compare
  5. 31 Ethiopia 69 compare
  6. 32 Mali 59.9 compare

See the full ranking of 36 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Nigeria?
Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Nigeria was 70.3 in 2021, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 79 in 2016.
What is the lowest introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 42.6 in 2007.
How does Nigeria rank for introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months?
Nigeria ranks 29th out of 36 countries with data for 2021.
Is introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 37.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
36 places, 229 data points, 1997–2023
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