Compare Up to four places side by side: Nigeria, its six zones and its 37 states. Every figure is on one scale, with its source.
Nasarawa Kogi Akwa Ibom EbonyiTry: Lagos and Kano North West and South West Borno, Yobe and Adamawa Six zones (first four) Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa Kaduna and Nigeria
State · North Central
Capital: Lafia
Fertility rate (survey) 4.3 births per woman2024 · 19 of 37
Literacy, women 55.1%2024 · 24 of 37
Basic vaccination 42.3%2024 · 21 of 37 State · North Central
Capital: Lokoja
Fertility rate (survey) 4.9 births per woman2024 · 14 of 37
Literacy, women 56.9%2024 · 23 of 37
Basic vaccination 16.8%2024 · 34 of 37 State · South South
Capital: Uyo
Fertility rate (survey) 3.3 births per woman2024 · 32 of 37
Literacy, women 86.8%2024 · 8 of 37
Basic vaccination 50.8%2024 · 16 of 37 State · South East
Capital: Abakaliki
Fertility rate (survey) 4.7 births per woman2024 · 15 of 37
Literacy, women 60.9%2024 · 21 of 37
Basic vaccination 57.9%2024 · 7 of 37 Key differencesHealth Under-5 mortality (survey): highest in Nasarawa (106 per 1,000 births), lowest in Ebonyi (68 per 1,000 births), 2024.Population Fertility rate (survey): highest in Kogi (4.9 births per woman), lowest in Akwa Ibom (3.3 births per woman), 2024.Health Basic vaccination: highest in Ebonyi (57.9%), lowest in Kogi (16.8%), 2024.Health Births in a health facility: highest in Ebonyi (79.4%), lowest in Akwa Ibom (38.6%), 2024. ScorecardBy sector Biggest differences first
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Fertility rate (survey) 2013 to 2024 5.4 4.3 4.2 4.9 3.9 3.3 5.3 4.7 Nasarawa−1.1 Kogi+0.7 Akwa Ibom−0.6 Ebonyi−0.6 Biggest change: Nasarawa, which fell by 1.1 births per woman.
Basic vaccination 2013 to 2024 20.1% 42.3% 35.6% 16.8% 48.0% 50.8% 51.1% 57.9% Nasarawa+22.2 points Kogi−18.8 points Akwa Ibom+2.8 points Ebonyi+6.8 points Biggest change: Nasarawa, which rose by 22.2 points.
Births in a health facility 2013 to 2024 44.9% 55.7% 79.7% 62.2% 46.4% 38.6% 63.3% 79.4% Nasarawa+10.8 points Kogi−17.5 points Akwa Ibom−7.8 points Ebonyi+16.1 points Biggest change: Kogi, which fell by 17.5 points.
Child stunting 2013 to 2024 34.5% 35.0% 23.1% 34.6% 22.4% 24.1% 16.2% 31.6% Nasarawa+0.5 points Kogi+11.5 points Akwa Ibom+1.7 points Ebonyi+15.4 points Biggest change: Ebonyi, which rose by 15.4 points.
Under-5 mortality (survey) 2013 to 2024 119 106 72 78 79 80 179 68 Nasarawa−13 Kogi+6 Akwa Ibom+1 Ebonyi−111 Biggest change: Ebonyi, which fell by 111 per 1,000 births.
Literacy, men 2013 to 2024 85.2% 67.7% 91.0% 63.5% 89.9% 77.0% 90.7% 76.4% Nasarawa−17.5 points Kogi−27.5 points Akwa Ibom−12.9 points Ebonyi−14.3 points Biggest change: Kogi, which fell by 27.5 points.
Literacy, women 2013 to 2024 57.9% 55.1% 71.6% 56.9% 84.6% 86.8% 68.6% 60.9% Nasarawa−2.8 points Kogi−14.7 points Akwa Ibom+2.2 points Ebonyi−7.7 points Biggest change: Kogi, which fell by 14.7 points.
Households with electricity 2013 to 2024 33.2% 65.2% 62.9% 45.9% 68.0% 60.3% 39.2% 35.9% Nasarawa+32.0 points Kogi−17.0 points Akwa Ibom−7.7 points Ebonyi−3.3 points Biggest change: Nasarawa, which rose by 32.0 points.
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Figure by figure PopulationNasarawa 4.3 births per woman 2024 · 19 of 37 states Kogi 4.9 births per woman 2024 · 14 of 37 states Akwa Ibom 3.3 births per woman 2024 · 32 of 37 states Ebonyi 4.7 births per woman 2024 · 15 of 37 states Fertility rate (survey): highest in Kogi (4.9 births per woman), lowest in Akwa Ibom (3.3 births per woman), 2024.
Together Side by side Gap Ranking
Source: The DHS Program (ICF), Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (DHS Program API).
HealthNasarawa 42.3% 2024 · 21 of 37 states Kogi 16.8% 2024 · 34 of 37 states Akwa Ibom 50.8% 2024 · 16 of 37 states Ebonyi 57.9% 2024 · 7 of 37 states Basic vaccination: highest in Ebonyi (57.9%), lowest in Kogi (16.8%), 2024.
Together Side by side Gap Ranking
Source: The DHS Program (ICF), Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (DHS Program API).
Nasarawa 55.7% 2024 · 19 of 37 states Kogi 62.2% 2024 · 15 of 37 states Akwa Ibom 38.6% 2024 · 26 of 37 states Ebonyi 79.4% 2024 · 13 of 37 states Births in a health facility: highest in Ebonyi (79.4%), lowest in Akwa Ibom (38.6%), 2024.
Together Side by side Gap Ranking
Source: The DHS Program (ICF), Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (DHS Program API).
Nasarawa 35.0% 2024 · 17 of 37 states Kogi 34.6% 2024 · 18 of 37 states Akwa Ibom 24.1% 2024 · 23 of 37 states Ebonyi 31.6% 2024 · 19 of 37 states Child stunting: highest in Nasarawa (35.0%), lowest in Akwa Ibom (24.1%), 2024.
Together Side by side Gap Ranking
Source: The DHS Program (ICF), Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (DHS Program API).
Nasarawa 106 per 1,000 births 2024 · 12 of 37 states Kogi 78 per 1,000 births 2024 · 18 of 37 states Akwa Ibom 80 per 1,000 births 2024 · 17 of 37 states Ebonyi 68 per 1,000 births 2024 · 22 of 37 states Under-5 mortality (survey): highest in Nasarawa (106 per 1,000 births), lowest in Ebonyi (68 per 1,000 births), 2024.
Together Side by side Gap Ranking
Source: The DHS Program (ICF), Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (DHS Program API).
EducationNasarawa 67.7% 2024 · 26 of 37 states Kogi 63.5% 2024 · 29 of 37 states Akwa Ibom 77.0% 2024 · 20 of 37 states Ebonyi 76.4% 2024 · 21 of 37 states Literacy, men: highest in Akwa Ibom (77.0%), lowest in Kogi (63.5%), 2024.
Together Side by side Gap Ranking
Source: The DHS Program (ICF), Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (DHS Program API).
Nasarawa 55.1% 2024 · 24 of 37 states Kogi 56.9% 2024 · 23 of 37 states Akwa Ibom 86.8% 2024 · 8 of 37 states Ebonyi 60.9% 2024 · 21 of 37 states Literacy, women: highest in Akwa Ibom (86.8%), lowest in Nasarawa (55.1%), 2024.
Together Side by side Gap Ranking
Source: The DHS Program (ICF), Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (DHS Program API).
EnergyNasarawa 65.2% 2024 · 15 of 37 states Kogi 45.9% 2024 · 19 of 37 states Akwa Ibom 60.3% 2024 · 18 of 37 states Ebonyi 35.9% 2024 · 28 of 37 states Households with electricity: highest in Nasarawa (65.2%), lowest in Ebonyi (35.9%), 2024.
Together Side by side Gap Ranking
Source: The DHS Program (ICF), Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (DHS Program API).