By Christiana Akinola (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi)
The gradual increase in life expectancy for both males and females in Nigeria, according to the National Bureau of Statistics’ Demographic Statistics Bulletin 2022.
The report, released in Abuja, encompasses crucial demographic data spanning from 2019 to 2022, covering aspects such as population, trafficking in persons, fertility, mortality, health records, remittances, and NIN registration. Notably, life expectancy at birth for males rose from 53.2 years in 2015 to 55.1 years in 2022, while females experienced an increase from 55.3 years in 2015 to 57.2 years in 2022.
The data indicates a positive shift, with female life expectancy consistently surpassing that of males, reflecting advancements in healthcare and the well-being of women and children in Nigeria.
