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Life Expectancy in Africa

age group

Nigeria Health Statistics

Total population

158,423,000

Gross national income per capita (PPP international $)

2,240

Life expectancy at birth m/f (years)

53/54

Probability of dying under five (per 1 000 live births)

124

Probability of dying between 15 and 60 years m/f (per 1 000 population)

377/365

Total expenditure on health per capita (Intl $, 2010)

121

Total expenditure on health as % of GDP (2010)

5.1
Figures are for 2009 unless indicated. Source: Global Health Observatory
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