Average Life Expectancy in Nigeria
54.7
years
vs Global Average:73.4 years(-25.5%)
The average life expectancy in Nigeria is 54.7 years, which is below the global average of 73.4 years. Nigeria, with a population of 224 million, is one of the world's most populous nations.
How Nigeria Compares
| Country | Value (years) | vs Global Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 84.6 | +15.3% |
| Singapore | 83.9 | +14.3% |
| Switzerland | 83.8 | +14.2% |
| South Korea | 83.7 | +14.0% |
| Australia | 83.4 | +13.6% |
| France | 82.5 | +12.4% |
| Canada | 82.4 | +12.3% |
| Netherlands | 82 | +11.7% |
| Germany | 81.2 | +10.6% |
| United Kingdom | 81.2 | +10.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | 78.7 | +7.2% |
| China | 78.2 | +6.5% |
| United States | 77.5 | +5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | 76.9 | +4.8% |
| Brazil | 75.9 | +3.4% |
| Russia | 73.4 | 0.0% |
| India | 70.8 | -3.5% |
| Pakistan | 67.3 | -8.3% |
| South Africa | 64.9 | -11.6% |
| Nigeria | 54.7 | -25.5% |
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Life Expectancy in Other Countries
Average Life Expectancy in Japan84.6Average Life Expectancy in Singapore83.9Average Life Expectancy in Switzerland83.8Average Life Expectancy in South Korea83.7Average Life Expectancy in Australia83.4Average Life Expectancy in France82.5Average Life Expectancy in Canada82.4Average Life Expectancy in Netherlands82Average Life Expectancy in Germany81.2Average Life Expectancy in United Kingdom81.2Average Life Expectancy in United Arab Emirates78.7Average Life Expectancy in China78.2Average Life Expectancy in United States77.5Average Life Expectancy in Saudi Arabia76.9Average Life Expectancy in Brazil75.9Average Life Expectancy in Russia73.4Average Life Expectancy in India70.8Average Life Expectancy in Pakistan67.3Average Life Expectancy in South Africa64.9
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Average Salary in Nigeria2,100Average GDP Per Capita in Nigeria2,180Average Inflation Rate in Nigeria28.9Average Unemployment Rate in Nigeria33.3Average Working Hours in Nigeria42Average GDP Growth Rate in Nigeria2.9Average Height in Nigeria163.8Average Weight in Nigeria55Average BMI in Nigeria22.5Average Infant Mortality Rate in Nigeria53Average Internet Speed in Nigeria18.2Average IQ in Nigeria71Average Carbon Footprint in Nigeria0.6Average CO₂ Emissions Per Capita in Nigeria0.6Average Literacy Rate in Nigeria62Average Human Development Index (HDI) in Nigeria0.535Average Fertility Rate (TFR) in Nigeria5.1Average House Price in Nigeria42,000Average Electricity Price in Nigeria0.06Average Energy Consumption in Nigeria1,800