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Portraits of Progress: \n\nAddressing Population and Reproductive Health in Nigeria<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n CISLAC \u00b7 Nigeria Demographics<\/title>\n <style>\n \/* @import url('https:\/\/fonts.cdnfonts.com\/css\/neue-plak'); REMOVED to prevent global leakage \/\n @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Figtree:wght@400;500;600;700;900&display=swap');\n\n \/ Manually defined fonts with scoped names \/\n @font-face {\n font-family: 'CISLAC Neue Plak';\n font-style: normal;\n font-weight: 400;\n src: local('Neue Plak'), url('https:\/\/fonts.cdnfonts.com\/s\/67517\/Neue Plak Regular.woff') format('woff');\n font-display: swap;\n }\n\n @font-face {\n font-family: 'CISLAC Neue Plak';\n font-style: normal;\n font-weight: 900;\n \/ Black \/\n src: local('Neue Plak'), url('https:\/\/fonts.cdnfonts.com\/s\/67517\/Neue Plak Black.woff') format('woff');\n font-display: swap;\n }\n\n @font-face {\n font-family: 'CISLAC Neue Plak';\n font-style: normal;\n font-weight: 700;\n \/ Bold \/\n src: local('Neue Plak'), 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grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;\n }\n\n \/ Ensure touch targets are large enough \/\n \/ Ensure touch targets are large enough \/\n #cislac-wrapper button,\n #cislac-wrapper a,\n #cislac-wrapper .preview-link,\n #cislac-wrapper .modal-trigger {\n min-height: 44px;\n min-width: 44px;\n }\n }\n\n \/ Reduce quote mark size on very small screens \/\n @media (max-width: 400px) {\n\n #cislac-wrapper .focus-quote blockquote::before,\n #cislac-wrapper .focus-quote .caption-dot.quote-end {\n font-size: clamp(4rem, 14vw, 6rem) !important;\n top: -2.5rem;\n }\n }\n\n .focus-section {\n width: var(--max-content-width);\n margin: 0 auto;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1rem);\n margin-bottom: 0;\n }\n\n .focus-median-stack {\n width: 100%;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: clamp(0.75rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);\n }\n\n .focus-section h2,\n .cislac-page .focus-heading {\n margin: 0;\n font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);\n letter-spacing: 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margin: 0 auto;\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: clamp(220px, 28vw, 320px) minmax(0, 1fr);\n gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);\n align-items: center;\n padding: 0 var(--block-padding-horizontal);\n }\n\n .focus-quote img {\n width: 100%;\n height: clamp(150px, 22vw, 220px);\n border-radius: 1rem;\n display: block;\n object-fit: cover;\n opacity: 0;\n transform: translateY(var(--focus-parallax, 0px)) scale(1.02);\n animation: heroFade 1.2s ease forwards;\n will-change: transform;\n }\n\n .photo-modal {\n position: fixed;\n inset: 0;\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n background: rgba(4, 4, 6, 0.82);\n opacity: 0;\n pointer-events: none;\n transition: opacity 0.3s ease;\n z-index: 40;\n }\n\n .photo-modal.is-visible {\n opacity: 1;\n pointer-events: auto;\n }\n\n .photo-modal img {\n max-width: min(90vw, 960px);\n max-height: min(80vh, 760px);\n width: auto;\n height: auto;\n position: relative;\n border-radius: 1.2rem;\n box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);\n object-fit: contain;\n }\n\n .photo-modal-inner {\n position: relative;\n display: inline-flex;\n align-items: flex-end;\n }\n\n .photo-modal-caption {\n position: absolute;\n inset: auto 0 0;\n padding: 1rem clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 157, 222, 0) 0%, rgba(15, 157, 222, 0.95) 100%);\n color: #ffffff;\n font-family: 'CISLAC Neue Plak Condensed Bold', 'Figtree', 'Neue Haas Grotesk Display Pro', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;\n font-size: 1rem;\n line-height: 1.4;\n letter-spacing: var(--plak-letter-spacing);\n text-transform: uppercase;\n border-radius: 0 0 1.2rem 1.2rem;\n display: none;\n font-weight: 700;\n }\n\n .photo-modal-caption[data-visible='true'] {\n display: block;\n }\n\n .photo-modal-close {\n position: absolute;\n top: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.5rem);\n right: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.5rem);\n background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);\n color: #ffffff;\n border: none;\n border-radius: 999px;\n width: 2.5rem;\n height: 2.5rem;\n font-size: 1.5rem;\n display: grid;\n place-items: center;\n cursor: pointer;\n transition: background 0.2s ease;\n }\n\n .photo-modal-close:hover,\n .photo-modal-close:focus-visible {\n background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);\n }\n\n .photo-modal-trigger {\n cursor: zoom-in;\n }\n\n .photo-modal-trigger:focus-visible {\n outline: 3px solid var(--accent);\n outline-offset: 4px;\n }\n\n body.photo-modal-open {\n overflow: hidden;\n }\n\n #cislac-wrapper .focus-quote-body {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 0.9rem;\n padding-left: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);\n }\n\n\n\n \/ =========================================\n ROBUST QUOTE BLOCK RESET\n ========================================= \/\n #cislac-wrapper .focus-quote {\n position: relative;\n background:\n linear-gradient(135deg, #0f9dde 0%, #0a7bb8 100%),\n repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, transparent 10px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 10px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 20px);\n color: #ffffff !important;\n box-shadow: 0 25px 45px rgba(15, 157, 222, 0.18);\n overflow: visible;\n \/ Allow quote marks to bleed out \/\n }\n\n \/ Reset the inner container \/\n #cislac-wrapper .focus-quote .focus-quote-body {\n position: relative;\n display: block;\n width: 100%;\n margin: 0;\n padding: 0;\n }\n\n \/ \n NUCLEAR RESET FOR BLOCKQUOTE \n Forces it to behave like a simple block container \n \/\n #cislac-wrapper .focus-quote blockquote {\n all: unset;\n \/ Start fresh \/\n display: block !important;\n position: relative !important;\n box-sizing: border-box !important;\n margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0 !important;\n padding: 0 0 0 clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) !important;\n \/ Left padding for quote mark \/\n border: 0 !important;\n\n \/ Typography Force \/\n font-family: 'CISLAC Neue Plak Condensed Bold', 'Impact', 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif !important;\n font-weight: 700 !important;\n font-size: 1.2rem !important;\n line-height: 1.7 !important;\n font-style: normal !important;\n text-transform: none !important;\n text-align: left !important;\n color: #ffffff !important;\n\n \/ Spacing Force \/\n letter-spacing: 0px !important;\n word-spacing: normal !important;\n text-indent: 0 !important;\n white-space: normal !important;\n }\n\n \/ \n NUCLEAR RESET FOR CHARACTERS \n Forces them to be simple inline text \n \/\n #cislac-wrapper .focus-quote .caption-char {\n all: unset;\n \/ Remove any browser\/theme styles \/\n display: inline !important;\n float: none !important;\n position: relative !important;\n \/ For animation \/\n\n \/ Typography Inherit \/\n font-family: inherit !important;\n font-weight: inherit !important;\n font-size: inherit !important;\n line-height: inherit !important;\n color: inherit !important;\n\n \/ Spacing Force \/\n margin: 0 !important;\n padding: 0 !important;\n border: 0 !important;\n letter-spacing: 0px !important;\n word-spacing: normal !important;\n\n \/ Animation State \/\n opacity: 0;\n transition: opacity 0.15s ease;\n }\n\n \/ Ensure children of chars (if any) don't break layout \/\n #cislac-wrapper .focus-quote .caption-char {\n display: inline !important;\n letter-spacing: 0px !important;\n }\n\n \/* Opening Quote Mark \/\n #cislac-wrapper .focus-quote blockquote::before {\n content: '\u201c';\n position: absolute;\n left: clamp(-2rem, -4vw, -1.5rem);\n top: -3.5rem;\n font-size: clamp(6rem, 14vw, 11rem);\n line-height: 1;\n font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Display Pro', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;\n color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);\n pointer-events: none;\n text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\n letter-spacing: 0px !important;\n }\n\n \/ Quote Name Section \/\n #cislac-wrapper .focus-quote .quote-name {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 0.2rem;\n margin-top: auto;\n padding-left: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);\n \/ Align with text \/\n }\n\n #cislac-wrapper .focus-quote .quote-name strong {\n font-size: 1.5rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n letter-spacing: inherit !important;\n font-style: normal !important;\n }\n\n #cislac-wrapper .focus-quote .quote-name span {\n font-size: 0.9rem;\n letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n opacity: 0.75;\n }\n\n #cislac-wrapper .focus-quote .quote-name .quote-subtext {\n opacity: 0.85;\n font-size: 0.85rem;\n text-transform: none;\n letter-spacing: 0 !important;\n }\n\n .reveal-on-view {\n opacity: 1;\n transform: none;\n }\n\n .js .reveal-on-view {\n opacity: 0;\n transform: scale(1.02);\n }\n\n .reveal-on-view.is-visible {\n animation: heroFade 1.2s ease forwards;\n }\n\n .fade-up-on-view {\n opacity: 1;\n transform: none;\n }\n\n .js .fade-up-on-view {\n opacity: 0;\n transform: translateY(16px);\n transition: opacity 0.85s ease, transform 0.85s ease;\n }\n\n .js .fade-up-on-view.is-visible {\n opacity: 1;\n transform: translateY(0);\n }\n\n .culture-section {\n width: var(--max-content-width);\n margin: 0 auto;\n }\n\n .culture-section h2 {\n margin: 0;\n font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);\n color: var(--heading);\n }\n\n .culture-text {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1rem);\n }\n\n .culture-columns {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(320px, 420px);\n gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 3rem);\n align-items: stretch;\n }\n\n .culture-text p {\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.7;\n color: var(--text);\n }\n\n .culture-list {\n list-style: none;\n margin: 0;\n padding: 0;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 0.8rem;\n margin-bottom: 1.75rem;\n }\n\n .culture-list li {\n margin: 0;\n }\n\n .culture-list .caption-text {\n font-size: 1.15rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n font-family: 'CISLAC Neue Plak Condensed Bold', 'Figtree', 'Neue Haas Grotesk Display Pro', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;\n letter-spacing: var(--plak-letter-spacing);\n text-transform: uppercase;\n }\n\n .culture-card .caption-text .preview-link {\n color: var(--accent);\n text-decoration: underline;\n font-weight: 600;\n }\n\n .impact-highlight {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1rem);\n align-items: stretch;\n height: 100%;\n justify-content: space-between;\n }\n\n .impact-highlight figure {\n margin: 0;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 0.5rem;\n align-items: flex-start;\n }\n\n .impact-highlight img {\n width: 100%;\n height: clamp(180px, 28vw, 320px);\n border-radius: 1.2rem;\n display: block;\n object-fit: cover;\n }\n\n .impact-highlight figcaption {\n margin: 0;\n font-size: 0.95rem;\n line-height: 1.4;\n color: var(--heading);\n }\n\n .impact-text-section {\n background: #ffffff;\n margin-top: 0;\n }\n\n .impact-text-inner {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(280px, 460px);\n gap: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 3rem);\n align-items: stretch;\n }\n\n .impact-text-section .block-inner,\n .closing-section .block-inner {\n width: var(--max-content-width);\n max-width: none;\n }\n\n .impact-text-left {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);\n }\n\n .impact-actions-card {\n margin: 0;\n background: var(--accent);\n color: #ffffff;\n --heading: #ffffff;\n padding: 1.5rem;\n border-radius: 1.2rem;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 1rem;\n box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 157, 222, 0.18);\n }\n\n\n\n .impact-heading {\n margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n }\n\n .impact-text-body {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 1rem;\n font-size: 1rem;\n line-height: 1.7;\n }\n\n .impact-text-body p {\n margin: 0;\n }\n\n .impact-actions-card h3 {\n margin: 0;\n font-size: 1.1rem;\n letter-spacing: var(--plak-letter-spacing);\n text-transform: uppercase;\n }\n\n .impact-actions {\n list-style: none;\n margin: 0;\n padding: 0;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 0.9rem;\n }\n\n .impact-actions .photo-caption {\n color: #ffffff;\n font-size: 1rem;\n line-height: 1.6;\n }\n\n .impact-actions .caption-text {\n font-family: 'CISLAC Neue Plak Condensed Bold', 'Figtree', 'Neue Haas Grotesk Display Pro', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;\n font-weight: 600;\n font-size: 1rem;\n letter-spacing: var(--plak-letter-spacing);\n text-transform: uppercase;\n }\n\n #cislac-wrapper .impact-actions .caption-dot {\n background: #000000;\n }\n\n .closing-section {\n background: var(--accent);\n color: #ffffff;\n --heading: #ffffff;\n }\n\n .closing-inner {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(280px, 460px);\n gap: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 3rem);\n align-items: start;\n }\n\n .closing-text {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 1rem;\n }\n\n .closing-visual {\n margin: 0;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 0.75rem;\n align-items: flex-start;\n }\n\n .closing-visual img {\n width: 100%;\n height: auto;\n border-radius: 1.2rem;\n display: block;\n object-fit: cover;\n }\n\n .closing-visual figcaption {\n margin: 0;\n font-size: 0.95rem;\n line-height: 1.4;\n color: #ffffff;\n opacity: 0.9;\n }\n\n .closing-section h2 {\n margin: 0;\n font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);\n }\n\n .closing-section p {\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.7;\n color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);\n }\n\n @media (max-width: 900px) {\n .impact-text-inner {\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n }\n }\n\n .contraceptive-block {\n background: var(--accent);\n color: #ffffff;\n --heading: #ffffff;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-inner {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);\n box-sizing: border-box;\n flex: 1 1 auto;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-inner h2 {\n margin: 0;\n font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);\n }\n\n .contraceptive-inner p {\n margin: 0;\n line-height: 1.6;\n color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);\n }\n\n .contraceptive-dynamic,\n .contraceptive-fallback {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);\n }\n\n .contraceptive-block:not([data-enhanced='true']) .contraceptive-dynamic {\n display: none;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-block[data-enhanced='true'] .contraceptive-fallback {\n display: none;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-fallback-group+.contraceptive-fallback-group {\n margin-top: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);\n }\n\n .contraceptive-fallback-group h3 {\n margin: 0 0 0.4rem;\n font-size: 1.05rem;\n letter-spacing: 0.04em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-fallback-label {\n display: block;\n font-size: 0.8rem;\n opacity: 0.75;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-controls {\n display: flex;\n flex-wrap: wrap;\n gap: 0.8rem;\n align-items: center;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-controls label {\n text-transform: uppercase;\n font-size: 0.75rem;\n letter-spacing: 0.12em;\n opacity: 0.8;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-select {\n background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);\n border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);\n color: #ffffff;\n border-radius: 999px;\n padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;\n font-size: 0.95rem;\n font-family: inherit;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-table {\n width: 100%;\n min-width: 0;\n border-collapse: collapse;\n border-spacing: 0;\n background: rgba(6, 75, 102, 0.25);\n border-radius: 1.2rem;\n overflow: hidden;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-table th,\n .contraceptive-table td {\n padding: 0.9rem 1rem;\n text-align: left;\n font-size: 0.95rem;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-table thead th {\n font-size: 0.85rem;\n letter-spacing: 0.08em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n opacity: 0.7;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-table tbody tr:not(:last-child) td {\n border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);\n }\n\n .contraceptive-table td strong {\n font-size: 1.15rem;\n letter-spacing: -0.01em;\n display: block;\n color: #ffffff;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-table td .metric {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 0.2rem;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-table td .metric span {\n opacity: 0.8;\n font-size: 0.8rem;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-bar {\n position: relative;\n height: 0.35rem;\n border-radius: 999px;\n background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);\n overflow: hidden;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-bar::after {\n content: '';\n position: absolute;\n inset: 0;\n background: #ffffff;\n width: var(--fill, 0%);\n border-radius: inherit;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-table caption {\n caption-side: bottom;\n padding: 0.6rem 0 0;\n font-size: 0.8rem;\n opacity: 0.7;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-nojs {\n font-size: 0.85rem;\n opacity: 0.75;\n }\n\n @media (max-width: 640px) {\n\n .contraceptive-table th,\n .contraceptive-table td {\n padding: 0.75rem;\n }\n\n .contraceptive-table td strong {\n font-size: 1rem;\n }\n }\n\n .culture-gallery {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1rem);\n max-width: 360px;\n width: 100%;\n margin: 0 auto;\n height: 100%;\n justify-content: space-between;\n }\n\n .culture-card {\n margin: 0;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 0.5rem;\n min-height: 0;\n }\n\n .culture-card img {\n width: 100%;\n border-radius: 1rem;\n object-fit: cover;\n height: 220px;\n }\n\n .culture-card figcaption {\n color: var(--heading);\n font-size: 0.95rem;\n line-height: 1.5;\n }\n\n .preview-link {\n color: var(--accent);\n text-decoration: none;\n font-weight: 600;\n position: relative;\n overflow: visible;\n }\n\n .preview-link .preview-panel {\n position: absolute;\n left: 0;\n top: 100%;\n margin-top: 0.75rem;\n width: min(320px, 70vw);\n background: rgba(6, 8, 15, 0.95);\n border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);\n border-radius: 0.8rem;\n box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);\n overflow: hidden;\n pointer-events: none;\n opacity: 0;\n transform: translateY(-4px);\n transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;\n z-index: 3;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n }\n\n .preview-link .preview-panel img {\n display: block;\n width: 100%;\n height: auto;\n object-fit: cover;\n }\n\n .preview-link .preview-panel .preview-text {\n padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;\n color: #9298a6;\n font-size: 0.9rem;\n line-height: 1.5;\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 0.25rem;\n white-space: normal;\n word-break: break-word;\n opacity: 0;\n transform: translateY(6px);\n transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;\n }\n\n .preview-link .preview-panel .preview-text .preview-url {\n font-size: 0.75rem;\n opacity: 0.9;\n }\n\n .preview-link:hover .preview-panel,\n .preview-link:focus-visible .preview-panel {\n opacity: 1;\n transform: translateY(0);\n }\n\n .preview-link:hover .preview-panel .preview-text,\n .preview-link:focus-visible .preview-panel .preview-text {\n opacity: 1;\n transform: translateY(0);\n }\n <\/style>\n <script>\n document.documentElement.classList.add('js');\n <\/script>\n<\/head>\n\n<body>\n <div id=\"cislac-wrapper\" class=\"cislac-page\">\n <section class=\"hero-section fade-up-on-view\">\n <div class=\"intro\">\n <p>\n For the past two years, Population Matters has worked with the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre\n (CISLAC) to address the underlying causes and impacts of high population growth in Nigeria.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n Our Director of Advocacy and Influence, Jameen Kaur, and Director of Research and Learning, Josh Hill,\n travelled to Abuja to meet our long-time partner CISLAC, community representatives, government officials, and\n policy makers.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n Together, we called on the Nigerian government to take stronger, evidence-based action to manage the impacts\n of high population growth and confront the underlying root causes- principally unmet need for family planning\n and lack of access to education, factors that particularly affect young girls and women.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <figure class=\"hero-figure\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"reveal-on-view\"\n src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250922_162928-1536x1152.jpg\"\n alt=\"Regional workshop attendees convened by CISLAC\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1152\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"photo-caption caption-animate hero-caption\">\n <p class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>\n Jameen Kaur, Josh Hill and the entire regional workshop attendees convened by CISLAC.\n <\/p>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/section>\n <div class=\"focus-quote bleed-section fade-up-on-view\">\n <div class=\"focus-quote-inner\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"reveal-on-view\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9550.jpg\"\n alt=\"Abubakar Jimnoh, Project Manager, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre\" width=\"1484\" height=\"1187\"\n loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n <div class=\"focus-quote-body caption-animate\">\n <blockquote class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>\n Two years ago, communities were not talking unsustainable project growth.\n <\/blockquote>\n <div class=\"quote-name\">\n <strong>Abubakar Jimnoh<\/strong>\n <span>Project Manager, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre<\/span>\n <span class=\"quote-subtext\">Shares key learnings from their two-year project with Population Matters.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <section class=\"demographic fade-up-on-view\">\n <div class=\"layout\">\n <h1 class=\"focus-heading\">Diverse States, One Nation<\/h1>\n <div class=\"columns\">\n <section class=\"visual\" aria-label=\"Total fertility rate by Nigerian zone and state\">\n <h2>Fertility rate by zone<\/h2>\n <div class=\"zone-list\" id=\"zoneList\">\n <article class=\"zone-row\">\n <div class=\"zone-label\">\n <h3>North Central<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"zone-bar-area\">\n <div class=\"zone-bar-track\" role=\"img\"\n aria-label=\"North Central fertility bar showing 4.2 births per woman\">\n <span class=\"zone-bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 56.0000%;\">\n <span class=\"zone-bar-text\">4.2<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-list\">\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>FCT-Abuja<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 42.6667%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">3.2<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Benue<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 46.6667%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">3.5<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Kogi<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 65.3333%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">4.9<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Kwara<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 53.3333%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">4.0<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Nasarawa<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 57.3333%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">4.3<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Niger<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 58.6667%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">4.4<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Plateau<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 58.6667%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">4.4<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"zone-row\">\n <div class=\"zone-label\">\n <h3>North East<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"zone-bar-area\">\n <div class=\"zone-bar-track\" role=\"img\"\n aria-label=\"North East fertility bar showing 6.1 births per woman\">\n <span class=\"zone-bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 81.3333%;\">\n <span class=\"zone-bar-text\">6.1<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-list\">\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Adamawa<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 70.6667%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">5.3<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Bauchi<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 82.6667%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">6.2<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Borno<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 86.6667%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">6.5<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Gombe<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 73.3333%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">5.5<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Taraba<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 69.3333%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">5.2<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Yobe<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 100.0000%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">7.5<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"zone-row\">\n <div class=\"zone-label\">\n <h3>North West<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"zone-bar-area\">\n <div class=\"zone-bar-track\" role=\"img\"\n aria-label=\"North West fertility bar showing 5.9 births per woman\">\n <span class=\"zone-bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 78.6667%;\">\n <span class=\"zone-bar-text\">5.9<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-list\">\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Jigawa<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 92.0000%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">6.9<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Kaduna<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 74.6667%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">5.6<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Kano<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 77.3333%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">5.8<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Katsina<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 76.0000%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">5.7<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Kebbi<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 88.0000%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">6.6<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Sokoto<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 72.0000%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">5.4<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Zamfara<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 84.0000%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">6.3<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"zone-row\">\n <div class=\"zone-label\">\n <h3>South East<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"zone-bar-area\">\n <div class=\"zone-bar-track\" role=\"img\"\n aria-label=\"South East fertility bar showing 4.1 births per woman\">\n <span class=\"zone-bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 54.6667%;\">\n <span class=\"zone-bar-text\">4.1<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-list\">\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Abia<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 49.3333%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">3.7<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Anambra<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 49.3333%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">3.7<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Ebonyi<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 62.6667%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">4.7<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Enugu<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 46.6667%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">3.5<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Imo<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 58.6667%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">4.4<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"zone-row\">\n <div class=\"zone-label\">\n <h3>South South<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"zone-bar-area\">\n <div class=\"zone-bar-track\" role=\"img\"\n aria-label=\"South South fertility bar showing 3.3 births per woman\">\n <span class=\"zone-bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 44.0000%;\">\n <span class=\"zone-bar-text\">3.3<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-list\">\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Akwa Ibom<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 44.0000%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">3.3<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Bayelsa<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 50.6667%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">3.8<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Cross River<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 40.0000%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">3.0<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Delta<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 49.3333%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">3.7<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Edo<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 44.0000%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">3.3<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Rivers<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 38.6667%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">2.9<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"zone-row\">\n <div class=\"zone-label\">\n <h3>South West<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"zone-bar-area\">\n <div class=\"zone-bar-track\" role=\"img\"\n aria-label=\"South West fertility bar showing 3.4 births per woman\">\n <span class=\"zone-bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 45.3333%;\">\n <span class=\"zone-bar-text\">3.4<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-list\">\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Ekiti<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 50.6667%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">3.8<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Lagos<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 42.6667%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">3.2<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Ogun<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 54.6667%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">4.1<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Ondo<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 41.3333%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">3.1<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Osun<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 44.0000%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">3.3<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"state-row\">\n <span>Oyo<\/span>\n <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n <div class=\"state-bar\" style=\"--size: 44.0000%;\"><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"state-value\">3.3<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"zone-row national-row\">\n <div class=\"zone-label\">\n <h3>National average<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"zone-bar-area\">\n <div class=\"zone-bar-track\" role=\"img\"\n aria-label=\"National average fertility bar showing 4.8 births per woman\">\n <span class=\"zone-bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 64.0000%;\">\n <span class=\"zone-bar-text\">4.8<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n <article class=\"content\">\n <p>\n Nigeria is the world\u2019s\n <a class=\"preview-link\" data-preview=\"Worldometers \u00b7 Nigeria population snapshot\"\n href=\"https:\/\/www.worldometers.info\/world-population\/nigeria-population\/\" target=\"_blank\"\n rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n sixth most populated\n <\/a>\n country, home to 238.7 million people\u2014almost 3% of the global population. Its population is growing\n rapidly,\n with projections indicating it will reach\n <a class=\"preview-link\" data-preview=\"UNFPA \u00b7 Nigeria population projections to 2050\"\n href=\"https:\/\/nigeria.unfpa.org\/en\/publications\/united-nations-population-fund-country-programme-document-nigeria\"\n target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n 400 million by 2050\n <\/a>\n , making it the third most populous nation on earth.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n Fertility rates vary widely across the six geopolitical zones that make up the country\u2014reflecting social,\n economic, religious and cultural differences. According to the\n <a class=\"preview-link\" data-preview=\"NDHS \u00b7 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey\"\n href=\"https:\/\/dhsprogram.com\/pubs\/pdf\/PR157\/PR157.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey\n <\/a>\n , rural\n women have an average of 5.6 children, compared with 3.9 in urban areas.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n These figures highlight the need for tailored locally informed strategies that recognise Nigeria\u2019s\n demographic\n diversity. Solutions must reflect the realities and priorities of each community.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"photo-section bleed-section fade-up-on-view\" aria-label=\"Most populous African countries\">\n <div class=\"wrapper\">\n <header>\n <h1 class=\"focus-heading\">African Nations by Population<\/h1>\n <\/header>\n <section class=\"chart-list\" id=\"populationChart\">\n <article class=\"bar-row\" data-country=\"Nigeria\">\n <div class=\"label\">\n <div class=\"country-header\">\n <h2>Nigeria<\/h2>\n <span class=\"country-flag\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w40\/ng.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w80\/ng.png 2x\" width=\"32\"\n height=\"20\" alt=\"Nigeria flag\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bar-area\">\n <div class=\"bar-track\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Nigeria population bar showing 223,804,632 people\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 100.0000%;\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill-text\">223,804,632<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"bar-row\" data-country=\"Ethiopia\">\n <div class=\"label\">\n <div class=\"country-header\">\n <h2>Ethiopia<\/h2>\n <span class=\"country-flag\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w40\/et.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w80\/et.png 2x\" width=\"32\"\n height=\"20\" alt=\"Ethiopia flag\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bar-area\">\n <div class=\"bar-track\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Ethiopia population bar showing 126,527,060 people\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 56.5346%;\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill-text\">126,527,060<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"bar-row\" data-country=\"Egypt\">\n <div class=\"label\">\n <div class=\"country-header\">\n <h2>Egypt<\/h2>\n <span class=\"country-flag\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w40\/eg.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w80\/eg.png 2x\" width=\"32\"\n height=\"20\" alt=\"Egypt flag\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bar-area\">\n <div class=\"bar-track\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Egypt population bar showing 112,716,598 people\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 50.3638%;\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill-text\">112,716,598<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"bar-row\" data-country=\"DR Congo\">\n <div class=\"label\">\n <div class=\"country-header\">\n <h2>DR Congo<\/h2>\n <span class=\"country-flag\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w40\/cd.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w80\/cd.png 2x\" width=\"32\"\n height=\"20\" alt=\"DR Congo flag\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bar-area\">\n <div class=\"bar-track\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"DR Congo population bar showing 102,262,808 people\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 45.6929%;\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill-text\">102,262,808<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"bar-row\" data-country=\"Tanzania\">\n <div class=\"label\">\n <div class=\"country-header\">\n <h2>Tanzania<\/h2>\n <span class=\"country-flag\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w40\/tz.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w80\/tz.png 2x\" width=\"32\"\n height=\"20\" alt=\"Tanzania flag\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bar-area\">\n <div class=\"bar-track\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Tanzania population bar showing 67,438,525 people\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 30.1328%;\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill-text\">67,438,525<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"bar-row\" data-country=\"South Africa\">\n <div class=\"label\">\n <div class=\"country-header\">\n <h2>South Africa<\/h2>\n <span class=\"country-flag\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w40\/za.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w80\/za.png 2x\" width=\"32\"\n height=\"20\" alt=\"South Africa flag\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bar-area\">\n <div class=\"bar-track\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"South Africa population bar showing 60,414,495 people\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 26.9943%;\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill-text\">60,414,495<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"bar-row\" data-country=\"Kenya\">\n <div class=\"label\">\n <div class=\"country-header\">\n <h2>Kenya<\/h2>\n <span class=\"country-flag\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w40\/ke.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w80\/ke.png 2x\" width=\"32\"\n height=\"20\" alt=\"Kenya flag\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bar-area\">\n <div class=\"bar-track\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Kenya population bar showing 54,027,487 people\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 24.1405%;\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill-text\">54,027,487<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"bar-row\" data-country=\"Uganda\">\n <div class=\"label\">\n <div class=\"country-header\">\n <h2>Uganda<\/h2>\n <span class=\"country-flag\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w40\/ug.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w80\/ug.png 2x\" width=\"32\"\n height=\"20\" alt=\"Uganda flag\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bar-area\">\n <div class=\"bar-track\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Uganda population bar showing 49,858,347 people\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 22.2776%;\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill-text\">49,858,347<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"bar-row\" data-country=\"Algeria\">\n <div class=\"label\">\n <div class=\"country-header\">\n <h2>Algeria<\/h2>\n <span class=\"country-flag\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w40\/dz.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w80\/dz.png 2x\" width=\"32\"\n height=\"20\" alt=\"Algeria flag\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bar-area\">\n <div class=\"bar-track\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Algeria population bar showing 45,606,480 people\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 20.3778%;\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill-text\">45,606,480<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"bar-row\" data-country=\"Sudan\">\n <div class=\"label\">\n <div class=\"country-header\">\n <h2>Sudan<\/h2>\n <span class=\"country-flag\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w40\/sd.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flagcdn.com\/w80\/sd.png 2x\" width=\"32\"\n height=\"20\" alt=\"Sudan flag\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bar-area\">\n <div class=\"bar-track\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Sudan population bar showing 45,004,677 people\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill\" style=\"--target-width: 20.1089%;\">\n <span class=\"bar-fill-text\">45,004,677<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/section>\n <p class=\"note\">African population estimates sourced from the UN World Population Prospects 2023.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"photo-pairs fade-up-on-view\">\n <article class=\"photo-card\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"reveal-on-view photo-align-left\"\n src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9675-1024x819.jpg\"\n alt=\"Bintu Ajao speaking in Lagos\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n <div class=\"photo-caption caption-animate\">\n <p class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>\n Bintu Ajao, regional coordinator, works to see a positive shift in attitudes toward population management.\n Based in Lagos, she shared insights for the South-West region\u2014home to Africa\u2019s third-largest city, with more\n than 17 million people.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"photo-card\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"reveal-on-view\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9661-768x615.jpg\"\n alt=\"Jameen Kaur summarising findings\" width=\"768\" height=\"615\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n <div class=\"photo-caption caption-animate\">\n <p class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>\n Jameen Kaur, Population Matters Director of Advocacy and Influence, captured the differences shaping\n fertility rates between and within Nigeria\u2019s regions. Nigeria hasn\u2019t conducted a formal census in 19 years,\n making accurate planning even harder.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"photo-card\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"reveal-on-view\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9512-768x960.jpg\"\n alt=\"Regional coordinator highlighting challenges facing adolescent girls\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\"\n loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n <div class=\"photo-caption caption-animate\">\n <p class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>\n Regional coordinator highlights challenges facing adolescent girls who are forced to drop out of the\n education\n system due to unintended pregnancies. These can result from gender-based violence, or a lack of access to\n contraceptives or comprehensive sexuality education.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"photo-card\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"reveal-on-view\"\n src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9560-2048x1366.jpg\"\n alt=\"CISLAC partners in discussion\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n <div class=\"photo-caption caption-animate\">\n <p class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>\n Population Matters and CISLAC partners meet in Abuja to deepen collaboration on community-led responses to\n rapid\n population growth.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/section>\n\n <div class=\"focus-median-stack\">\n <section class=\"focus-section fade-up-on-view\">\n <h2>A Focus on Girls and Education<\/h2>\n <p class=\"focus-text\">\n Around 15% of girls age 15\u201319 in Nigeria have been pregnant, and about 44%\n <a class=\"preview-link\" data-preview=\"UNICEF \u00b7 Ending child marriage in Nigeria\"\n href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org\/nigeria\/press-releases\/nigeria-takes-bold-steps-end-child-marriage-and-protect-rights-children\"\n target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n marry before turning 18\n <\/a>\n . Early pregnancies often disrupt girls\u2019 education and reinforce cycles of inequality. About 51% of girls\n <a class=\"preview-link\" data-preview=\"Education Inequalities \u00b7 Secondary completion in Nigeria\"\n href=\"https:\/\/www.education-inequalities.org\/indicators\/comp_upsec_v2\/nigeria#ageGroups=%5B%22comp_upsec_v2%22%5D&years=%5B%222021%22%5D\"\n target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n complete secondary school\n <\/a>\n , although these numbers are lower in northern regions where the\n <a class=\"preview-link\" data-preview=\"World Bank \u00b7 Adolescent girls education program\"\n href=\"https:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/en\/news\/press-release\/2023\/09\/22\/nigeria-to-expand-adolescent-girls-education-program-to-reach-8-6-million-girls\"\n target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n risk of gender-based violence and negative cultural practices act as barriers to education\n <\/a>\n .\n <\/p>\n <div class=\"focus-insight-card\">\n <div class=\"focus-stats\">\n <div class=\"focus-stat\">\n <span class=\"focus-stat-value\" data-target=\"15\" data-suffix=\"M\">15M<\/span>\n <span class=\"focus-stat-label\">School-age children not in school<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"focus-stat\">\n <span class=\"focus-stat-value\" data-target=\"24\" data-suffix=\"M\">24M<\/span>\n <span class=\"focus-stat-label\">Child brides<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"focus-stat\">\n <span class=\"focus-stat-value\" data-target=\"15\" data-suffix=\"%\">15%<\/span>\n <span class=\"focus-stat-label\">Girls aged 15\u201319 who have been pregnant<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"median-donut pm-style\" aria-label=\"Nigeria median age comparison\">\n <div class=\"chart-wrap\">\n <svg class=\"donut\" viewBox=\"0 0 220 220\" role=\"img\">\n <circle class=\"base-ring\" cx=\"110\" cy=\"110\" r=\"90\"><\/circle>\n <circle class=\"global-ring\" cx=\"110\" cy=\"110\" r=\"90\"><\/circle>\n <circle class=\"value-ring\" cx=\"110\" cy=\"110\" r=\"90\"><\/circle>\n <\/svg>\n\n <div class=\"center-copy\">\n <p class=\"title\">Median Age<\/p>\n <p class=\"center-line\">\n <span>Global<\/span>\n <strong class=\"global\" data-roll=\"30.5\">—<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n <p class=\"center-line\">\n <span>Nigeria<\/span>\n <strong class=\"nigeria\" data-roll=\"18.1\">—<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <p>\n The\n <a class=\"preview-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n href=\"https:\/\/www.worldeconomics.com\/Demographics\/Median-Age\/Nigeria.aspx#:~:text=Nigeria's%20median%20age%20is%2018.1,source:%20United%20Nations%2C%20Washington%20D.C.\"\n data-preview=\"World Economics \u00b7 Nigeria\u2019s median age is 18.1\u2014one of the youngest in the world, placing significant demand on public systems.\">\n median age in Nigeria\n <\/a>\n is 18.1. With such a youthful population comes intense pressure on schools. This is why discussions with the\n Ministry of Education focused on\n integrated solutions\u2014combining comprehensive sexuality education with accessible healthcare. This approach\n enables young people to pursue their\n education while making informed reproductive choices.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n When girls are educated, the whole community thrives. Supporting girls to complete secondary school raises\n household incomes,\n <a class=\"preview-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n href=\"https:\/\/wrd.unwomen.org\/practice\/resources\/framework-building-resilience-climate-change-through-girls-education-programming\"\n data-preview=\"UN Women \u00b7 Framework outlining how girls\u2019 education programming strengthens community resilience to climate and social shocks.\">\n builds community resilience\n <\/a>\n , and drives\n <a class=\"preview-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n href=\"https:\/\/camfed.org\/eur\/why-girls-education\/climate-action\/\"\n data-preview=\"CAMFED \u00b7 Educating girls accelerates climate action and sustainable development outcomes.\">\n sustainable development\n <\/a>\n . Research from the\n <a class=\"preview-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n href=\"https:\/\/mastercardfdn.org\/en\/our-research\/young-women-in-africa-agents-of-economic-growth-and-transformation-by-2030\/\"\n data-preview=\"Mastercard Foundation \u00b7 World Bank findings show investing in adolescent girls could add US$2.4 trillion to African economies by 2040.\">\n World Bank\n <\/a>\n shows that improving education for adolescent girls could add US$2.4 trillion to African economies by 2040.\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"focus-quote bleed-section fade-up-on-view\">\n <div class=\"focus-quote-inner\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"reveal-on-view\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9659-768x614.jpg\"\n alt=\"Comfort Attah addressing partners in the North East\" width=\"768\" height=\"614\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n <div class=\"focus-quote-body caption-animate\">\n <blockquote class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>\n I envision a Nigeria where communities are empowered to drive their own development, where women, girls and\n youth\n have equal opportunities, and where population growth is managed through informed decision-making.\n <\/blockquote>\n <div class=\"quote-name\">\n <strong>Comfort Attah<\/strong>\n <span>Regional Coordinator, North East<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <section class=\"culture-section fade-up-on-view\">\n <div class=\"culture-columns\">\n <div class=\"culture-text\">\n <h2 class=\"impact-heading focus-heading\">Culture and Communities<\/h2>\n <p>\n Nigerian culture places great value on family. For many, children are a gift\u2014a blessing, and a source of\n social\n security and care in old age. As a result, promoting the idea of \u201csmaller families\u201d often clashes with\n cultural\n values that link fertility to prosperity. With children seen as blessings, even when a pregnancy is\n unintended,\n it\u2019s rarely considered unwanted.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n Family planning therefore resonates more when it\u2019s framed as a way of spacing pregnancies rather than\n limiting\n or avoiding them. Engaging boys and men is vital to shifting cultural norms. Evidence shows\n <a class=\"preview-link\" data-preview=\"UNFPA \u00b7 State of World Population 2025\"\n href=\"https:\/\/www.unfpa.org\/swp2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n many men are overachieving their desired fertility\n <\/a>\n . Expanding opportunities for everyone to exercise reproductive choice is\n essential. That requires:\n <\/p>\n <ul class=\"culture-list\">\n <li>\n <div class=\"photo-caption caption-animate\" data-bullet=\"true\">\n <p class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>Access to voluntary family planning<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <div class=\"photo-caption caption-animate\" data-bullet=\"true\">\n <p class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>Comprehensive education on safe contraceptive methods<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <div class=\"photo-caption caption-animate\" data-bullet=\"true\">\n <p class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>Reliable availability through pharmacies, public clinics, and\n mobile outreach services<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>\n Progress is being made. Around\n <a class=\"preview-link\" data-preview=\"PMC \u00b7 Modern contraceptive use in Nigeria\"\n href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11227064\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n 12% of married women\n <\/a>\n in Nigeria use modern contraceptive methods\u2014double the\n <a class=\"preview-link\" data-preview=\"DHS Special Report 17\"\n href=\"https:\/\/dhsprogram.com\/pubs\/pdf\/SR17\/SR17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n rate in 1990\n <\/a>\n . Yet gaps remain. Health care expenditure is only\n <a class=\"preview-link\" data-preview=\"NISER \u00b7 2025 proposed budget brief\"\n href=\"https:\/\/niser.gov.ng\/v2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2025-FGN-PROPOSED-BUDGET-NISER-BRIEF.pdf\"\n target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n 5% of Nigeria\u2019s national budget\n <\/a>\n , leaving major\n work ahead to ensure modern contraceptives are available to all who want them.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"culture-gallery\">\n <figure class=\"culture-card\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"reveal-on-view\"\n src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9613-1536x1024.jpg\"\n alt=\"Maryam Madi reflecting on population dialogue findings\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"photo-caption caption-animate\">\n <p class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>\n Maryam Madi, Lawyer with Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) reflects on the findings of\n the\n Population Dialogue, CISLAC and Population Matters joint project.\n <\/p>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <figure class=\"culture-card\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"reveal-on-view\" src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9381-1.jpg\"\n alt=\"Rahma Olamide Oladosu discusses workshop insights\" width=\"1269\" height=\"1015\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"photo-caption caption-animate\">\n <p class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>\n A lighter moment of reflection between journalist Rahma Olamide Oladosu (left) and CISLAC colleague.\n Olamide Oladosu\n <a href=\"https:\/\/economicconfidential.com\/nigeria-sustainable-families\/\" target=\"_blank\"\n rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n captured insights\n <\/a>\n from the workshop for an article on fertility and inter-related human rights issues for Economic\n Confidential.\n <\/p>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"contraceptive-block bleed-section fade-up-on-view\" aria-label=\"Modern contraceptive use in Nigeria\">\n <div class=\"contraceptive-inner block-inner\">\n <div>\n <h2 class=\"focus-heading\">Modern Contraceptive Use<\/h2>\n <p>\n Choose a demographic lens to see how access to modern contraceptives changes across Nigerian households. The\n table tracks the share of respondents alongside those using or not using modern methods.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contraceptive-dynamic\">\n <div class=\"contraceptive-controls\">\n <label for=\"contraceptiveGroup\">View by<\/label>\n <select class=\"contraceptive-select\" id=\"contraceptiveGroup\"><\/select>\n <\/div>\n <table class=\"contraceptive-table\">\n <caption>Source: Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS).<\/caption>\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"col\">Demographic detail<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Share of respondents (%)<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Not using modern methods (%)<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Using modern methods (%)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody data-table-body><\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <noscript class=\"contraceptive-nojs\">Enable JavaScript to explore this interactive table.<\/noscript>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contraceptive-fallback\" aria-label=\"Modern contraceptive use reference tables\">\n <p>\n The full dataset remains available below if interactive controls are not available. Each table shows the\n share of\n respondents reporting modern contraceptive use by key demographic group.\n <\/p>\n <section class=\"contraceptive-fallback-group\">\n <h3>Age (years) of respondents<\/h3>\n <table class=\"contraceptive-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"col\">Demographic detail<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Share of respondents (%)<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Not using modern methods (%)<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Using modern methods (%)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">15\u201319<\/th>\n <td><strong>4.3<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>95.8<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>4.2<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">20\u201324<\/th>\n <td><strong>19.5<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>91.6<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>8.4<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">25\u201329<\/th>\n <td><strong>28.1<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>87.1<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>12.9<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">30\u201334<\/th>\n <td><strong>22.8<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>86.3<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>13.7<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">35\u201339<\/th>\n <td><strong>15.9<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>85.3<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>14.7<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">40\u201344<\/th>\n <td><strong>6.8<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>85.9<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>14.1<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">45\u201349<\/th>\n <td><strong>2.6<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>89.0<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>11.0<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/section>\n <section class=\"contraceptive-fallback-group\">\n <h3>Educational attainment<\/h3>\n <table class=\"contraceptive-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"col\">Demographic detail<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Share of respondents (%)<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Not using modern methods (%)<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Using modern methods (%)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">None<\/th>\n <td><strong>46.4<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>95.8<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>4.2<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">Primary<\/th>\n <td><strong>14.9<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>87.2<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>12.8<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">Secondary<\/th>\n <td><strong>30.5<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>80.1<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>19.9<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">Higher<\/th>\n <td><strong>8.2<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>72.7<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>27.3<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/section>\n <section class=\"contraceptive-fallback-group\">\n <h3>Partners\u2019 educational attainment<\/h3>\n <table class=\"contraceptive-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"col\">Demographic detail<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Share of respondents (%)<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Not using modern methods (%)<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Using modern methods (%)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">None<\/th>\n <td><strong>37.4<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>96.1<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>3.9<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">Primary<\/th>\n <td><strong>14.1<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>89.0<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>11.0<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">Secondary<\/th>\n <td><strong>33.8<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>82.3<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>17.7<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">Higher<\/th>\n <td><strong>14.7<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>77.2<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>22.8<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/section>\n <section class=\"contraceptive-fallback-group\">\n <h3>Marital status<\/h3>\n <table class=\"contraceptive-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"col\">Demographic detail<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Share of respondents (%)<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Not using modern methods (%)<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Using modern methods (%)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">Never married<\/th>\n <td><strong>4.4<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>82.9<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>17.1<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">Currently married<\/th>\n <td><strong>92.6<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>88.0<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>12.0<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">Formerly married<\/th>\n <td><strong>2.9<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>90.7<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>9.3<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/section>\n <section class=\"contraceptive-fallback-group\">\n <h3>Wealth index<\/h3>\n <table class=\"contraceptive-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"col\">Demographic detail<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Share of respondents (%)<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Not using modern methods (%)<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Using modern methods (%)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">Poorest<\/th>\n <td><strong>22.1<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>96.3<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>3.7<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">Poorer<\/th>\n <td><strong>22.8<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>94.1<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>5.9<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">Middle<\/th>\n <td><strong>20.6<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>88.6<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>11.4<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">Richer<\/th>\n <td><strong>18.3<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>81.8<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>18.2<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">Richest<\/th>\n <td><strong>16.2<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>73.4<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>26.6<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/section>\n <section class=\"contraceptive-fallback-group\">\n <h3>Woman currently working<\/h3>\n <table class=\"contraceptive-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"col\">Demographic detail<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Share of respondents (%)<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Not using modern methods (%)<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Using modern methods (%)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">Not working<\/th>\n <td><strong>32.4<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>91.8<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>8.2<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"row\">Working<\/th>\n <td><strong>67.6<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Share of respondents<\/span><\/td>\n <td><strong>86.0<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Not using modern methods<\/span>\n <\/td>\n <td><strong>14.0<\/strong><span class=\"contraceptive-fallback-label\">Using modern methods<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/section>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"impact-text-section bleed-section fade-up-on-view\"\n aria-label=\"Investing in people-centered systems\">\n <div class=\"impact-text-inner block-inner\">\n <div class=\"impact-text-left\">\n <h2 class=\"impact-heading focus-heading\">A Human-Centred Approach<\/h2>\n <article class=\"impact-text-body\">\n <p>\n Addressing population is not just about numbers. It means ensuring every individual can exercise their\n reproductive rights, make informed choices, and live a healthy, productive life.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n Nigeria\u2019s youthful population means there are around 3.5 million people\n <a class=\"preview-link\" data-preview=\"World Bank \u00b7 Nigeria economic overview\"\n href=\"https:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/en\/country\/nigeria\/overview#:~:text=Productivity%20growth%20could%20be%20spurred,the%20average%20for%20low%2Dincome.\"\n target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n entering the labour force\n <\/a>\n every year,\n with a lack of employment driving many people to emigrate in search of better opportunities. To build a\n sustainable future, it\u2019s necessary to tackle the root causes of why people over achieve their fertility\n preferences.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n <div class=\"impact-actions-card\">\n <h3>This Means<\/h3>\n <ul class=\"impact-actions\">\n <li>\n <div class=\"photo-caption caption-animate\" data-bullet=\"true\">\n <p class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>Investing in people-centred health systems<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <div class=\"photo-caption caption-animate\" data-bullet=\"true\">\n <p class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>Improving Access, Availability, Affordability and Quality\n (AAAQ) of health care<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <div class=\"photo-caption caption-animate\" data-bullet=\"true\">\n <p class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>Expanding evidence-based education<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <div class=\"photo-caption caption-animate\" data-bullet=\"true\">\n <p class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>Removing structural barriers that perpetuate and entrench\n poverty<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <div class=\"photo-caption caption-animate\" data-bullet=\"true\">\n <p class=\"caption-text\" data-caption-text>Partnering with communities to confront and prevent the\n harms of gender-based violence<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"impact-highlight\">\n <figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"reveal-on-view\"\n src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9809-1536x1229.jpg\"\n alt=\"Josh Hill gathers insights from coordinators\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1229\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n <figcaption>\n Josh Hill, Director of Research and Learning, Population Matters, captures regional coordinators\u2019 insights\n that dispel presumptions on the priorities driving high fertility rates.\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <figure>\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"reveal-on-view\"\n src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_9789-1536x1024.jpg\"\n alt=\"Regional coordinators share impact stories\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n <figcaption>\n Regional coordinators and a journalist from across Nigeria shared their experiences, identifying which\n approaches create the greatest impact.\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"closing-section bleed-section fade-up-on-view\" aria-label=\"Looking ahead\">\n <div class=\"closing-inner block-inner\">\n <div class=\"closing-text\">\n <h2 class=\"focus-heading\">The Way Forward<\/h2>\n <p>\n The way forward must be integrated and inclusive. Bringing policymakers, community leaders, and experts into\n one\n room is only the beginning of the journey.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n By empowering women, educating communities, and ensuring universal access to safe and modern contraception\n and\n comprehensive sexual education, Nigeria can transform the vibrant energy of its youth into lasting\n prosperity.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <figure class=\"closing-visual\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"reveal-on-view\"\n src=\"https:\/\/populationmatters.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nigeria-Trip-2-1.jpg\"\n alt=\"Population Matters meets National Population Commission\" width=\"602\" height=\"362\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n <figcaption>\n Nasir Isa Kwarra, Chairman of the National Population Commission meets Jameen Kaur, Josh Hill and Margaret Edison – former Director of the National Population Commission\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <\/div>\n <script>\n \/\/ Centralized Data Configuration\n window.CISLAC_DATA = {\n fertility: [\n {\n zone: 'North Central',\n rate: 4.2,\n states: [\n { name: 'FCT-Abuja', rate: 3.2 },\n { name: 'Benue', rate: 3.5 },\n { name: 'Kogi', rate: 4.9 },\n { name: 'Kwara', rate: 4.0 },\n { name: 'Nasarawa', rate: 4.3 },\n { name: 'Niger', rate: 4.4 },\n { name: 'Plateau', rate: 4.4 },\n ],\n },\n {\n zone: 'North East',\n rate: 6.1,\n states: [\n { name: 'Adamawa', rate: 5.3 },\n { name: 'Bauchi', rate: 6.2 },\n { name: 'Borno', rate: 6.5 },\n { name: 'Gombe', rate: 5.5 },\n { name: 'Taraba', rate: 5.2 },\n { name: 'Yobe', rate: 7.5 },\n ],\n },\n {\n zone: 'North West',\n rate: 5.9,\n states: [\n { name: 'Jigawa', rate: 6.9 },\n { name: 'Kaduna', rate: 5.6 },\n { name: 'Kano', rate: 5.8 },\n { name: 'Katsina', rate: 5.7 },\n { name: 'Kebbi', rate: 6.6 },\n { name: 'Sokoto', rate: 5.4 },\n { name: 'Zamfara', rate: 6.3 },\n ],\n },\n {\n zone: 'South East',\n rate: 4.1,\n states: [\n { name: 'Abia', rate: 3.7 },\n { name: 'Anambra', rate: 3.7 },\n { name: 'Ebonyi', rate: 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