Nigeria: Why Investing in Nigerians’ Reproductive Health Fuels Rights, Choice, and Progress

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the sixth most populous country globally, with an estimated population of 236.7 million people. With an annual growth rate of 2.52%, the population is projected to double by 2050.

According to the 2025 United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report, 32% of respondents identified two children as the ideal family size. However, more than one in ten Nigerians report having more children than they desired. This gap between aspiration and reality…