UHC Service Coverage sub-index on infectious diseases (infectious) in Nigeria
Nigeria: UHC Service Coverage sub-index on infectious diseases was 39 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
39
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
173rd
of 194 countries
All-time high
45
in 2019
All-time low
5
in 2003
Years of data
24
2000–2023
UHC Service Coverage sub-index on infectious diseases in Nigeria, 2000–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, uhc service coverage sub-index on infectious diseases in Nigeria stood at 39.
That represents a change of up 62.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, uhc service coverage sub-index on infectious diseases in Nigeria peaked at 45 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2003.
That places Nigeria 173rd out of 194 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
UHC Service Coverage sub-index on infectious diseases in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13 | — |
| 2001 | 9 | -30.8% |
| 2002 | 6 | -33.3% |
| 2003 | 5 | -16.7% |
| 2004 | 7 | +40.0% |
| 2005 | 9 | +28.6% |
| 2006 | 10 | +11.1% |
| 2007 | 9 | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 17 | +88.9% |
| 2010 | 24 | +41.2% |
| 2011 | 28 | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 28 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 24 | -14.3% |
| 2014 | 30 | +25.0% |
| 2015 | 35 | +16.7% |
| 2016 | 37 | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 38 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 41 | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 45 | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 45 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 41 | -8.9% |
| 2022 | 39 | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 39 | +0.0% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 39 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 52, 75% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 39 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 41.5, 94% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.4 | 5 | 17 | 10 |
| 2010s | 33 | 24 | 45 | 10 |
| 2020s | 41 | 39 | 45 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8137 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,301 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 257,921 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 14 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is uhc service coverage sub-index on infectious diseases in Nigeria?
- Uhc service coverage sub-index on infectious diseases in Nigeria was 39 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest uhc service coverage sub-index on infectious diseases recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 45 in 2019.
- What is the lowest uhc service coverage sub-index on infectious diseases recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2003.
- How does Nigeria rank for uhc service coverage sub-index on infectious diseases?
- Nigeria ranks 173rd out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is uhc service coverage sub-index on infectious diseases rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of UHC Service Coverage sub-index on infectious diseases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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