Nigeria is the 11th happiest country of 40 African countries surveyed as of 2024 and 102nd in the world

Nigeria has ranked the 102nd happiest country of 143 countries surveyed globally as of 2024; it ranked 11th of 40 African countries.

Libya ranked 66th globally and 1st in Africa, followed by Mauritius and South Africa in 70th and 83rd positions, respectively.

The World Happiness Report ranks happiness based on GDP per capita, life expectancy, generosity, social support, freedom, and corruption.

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African teenage births are projected to peak at 6.86 million in 2029.

In many communities across Africa, young girls face societal pressures that often cut short their education and lead to early motherhood. Teenage births have consistently risen since 1950 but are projected to peak at 6.86 million in 2029, after which a gradual decline is expected. This projection, from the United Nations Population Division, offers hope for progress as efforts to empower young women and improve access to education and healthcare take root. Note: Data for teenage births refers to women aged 15 to 19.

Experts predict that by 2084, annual deaths might start to outnumber births

By 2084, global deaths are projected to surpass births, marking a potential shift towards a population decline. This trend reflects a steady rise in death rates alongside a decrease in birth rates, as shown in UN data.

India, China, and Nigeria accounted for 30% of global daily births in 2023

In 2023, an estimated 132.1 million newborns were welcomed worldwide, averaging 361.9 thousand births per day. India, China, and Nigeria accounted for nearly 30% of daily births; India had the highest contribution with 63,600.

Nigeria ranks 7th in the world for child displacement due to conflict

As of December 2023, 28.6 million internally displaced people affected by conflict were under the age of 18, accounting for 38% of the global IDP population. Conflict-ravaged Sudan has the most internally displaced children globally, with 4.25 million under the age of 18. DR Congo and Syria follow with 3.57 million and 2.65 million displaced children, respectively. Nigeria's 1.65 million displaced children make it the 7th highest globally for child displacement due to conflict.

Africa and Asia most affected by lack of drinking water in children's schools

A recent UNICEF report shows that 293m children worldwide did not have drinking water in their schools in 2023. Six African and four Asian countries make up the top ten, with Ethiopia and Nigeria occupying first and second positions, respectively, with 33.2m and 29m children. The top five countries account for 42% of the total affected population.

Nine of the top ten countries with the highest rate of female child marriage are African

Nine of the top ten countries with the highest rates of female child marriage are in Africa. Niger leads the list, with 76% of women aged 20 to 24 married or in union before 18. Bangladesh is the only non-African country in the top ten, with a rate of 51%.