Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in Nigeria

Nigeria: Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods was 62.42 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
62.42
Change on year
down 11.2%
World rank
33rd
of 38 countries
All-time high
79.05
in 2016
All-time low
42.64
in 2007
Years of data
9
2003–2024

Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in Nigeria, 2003–2024

0204060802003201320242003: 59.92007: 42.62008: 75.62011: 51.12013: 66.92016: 792018: 74.42021: 70.32024: 62.4

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Nigeria recorded 62.42 for introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.2% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in Nigeria peaked at 79.05 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 42.64, in 2007.

Nigeria ranks 33rd of 38 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 59.36 42.64 75.57 3
2010s 67.87 51.14 79.05 4
2020s 66.37 62.42 70.31 2

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 30 Uganda 71.5 compare
  2. 31 Ghana 69.37 compare
  3. 32 Ethiopia 69 compare
  4. 34 Senegal 59.58 compare
  5. 35 Mauritania 54.99 compare
  6. 36 Burkina Faso 52.22 compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in Nigeria?
Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in Nigeria was 62.42 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest introduction to solid, semi-solid foods recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 79.05 in 2016.
What is the lowest introduction to solid, semi-solid foods recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 42.64 in 2007.
How does Nigeria rank for introduction to solid, semi-solid foods?
Nigeria ranks 33rd out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
Is introduction to solid, semi-solid foods rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods (6-8 months). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods (6-8 months)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
38 places, 248 data points, 1997–2024
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