Nigeria Total demand for family planning (Percent) 2026: 35.50 %
Nigeria's total demand for family planning (percent) in 2026 is 35.50 % (estimate), up 1.4% from 2025. It ranks #182 of 199 countries.
Total demand for family planning measures the percentage of individuals seeking access to reproductive health services. Understanding this statistic is crucial for addressing global population growth and improving health outcomes.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Where Nigeria ranks (2026)
#182 of 199
Total demand for family planning (Percent) over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35.5 % | +0.5 % | +1.43% | |
| 2025 | 35 % | +0.5 % | +1.45% | |
| 2024 | 34.5 % | +0.5 % | +1.47% | |
| 2023 | 34 % | +0.5 % | +1.49% | |
| 2022 | 33.5 % | +0.5 % | +1.52% | |
| 2021 | 33 % | +0.8 % | +2.48% | |
| 2020 | 32.2 % | +0.7 % | +2.22% | |
| 2019 | 31.5 % | +0.7 % | +2.27% | |
| 2018 | 30.8 % | +0.2 % | +0.65% | |
| 2017 | 30.6 % | +0.5 % | +1.66% | |
| 2016 | 30.1 % | +0.8 % | +2.73% | |
| 2015 | 29.3 % | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Nigeria: Total demand for family planning (Percent). Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/nigeria/total-demand-for-family-planning-percent
The figures on this page come from United Nations Population Division. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nigeria Total demand for family planning (Percent)
What is Nigeria's total demand for family planning (percent) in 2026?▾
Nigeria's total demand for family planning (percent) is 35.50 % in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.
Is Nigeria's total demand for family planning (percent) increasing or decreasing?▾
Nigeria's total demand for family planning (percent) rose by 1.4% from 2025 (35 %) to 2026 (35.50 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 17.9%.
How does Nigeria rank for total demand for family planning (percent)?▾
In 2026, Nigeria has the 182nd highest total demand for family planning (percent) out of 199 countries with data.
What was Nigeria's total demand for family planning (percent) in 2015?▾
In 2015, Nigeria's total demand for family planning (percent) was 29.30 %. By 2026 it rose by 21.2%.
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