The 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) was conducted by the National Population Commission (NPC) from February to July 2013, with funding from USAID, DFID, and UNFPA. The survey aimed to provide up-to-date information on population characteristics, fertility levels, marriage, fertility preferences, family planning, child feeding practices, nutritional status, mortality, and health issues such as HIV/AIDS and malaria. The survey covered 38,522 households and interviewed 39,902 women and 18,229 men aged 15-49. Key findings include: - **Response Rates**: 99% of selected households were found occupied, and 98% of eligible women and 95% of eligible men were interviewed. - **Characteristics of Respondents**: The majority of respondents were Muslims, with a significant proportion from the Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba ethnic groups. Most were married, and over two-thirds lived in urban areas. - **Fertility**: The total fertility rate (TFR) was 5.5, indicating that on average, a woman would have 5.5 children by the end of her reproductive period. Fertility is higher in rural areas (6.2) than in urban areas (4.7). - **Fertility Preferences**: 33% of women wanted another child soon, and 34% wanted one later. The desire to have more children decreases with the number of living children. - **Family Planning**: Only 15% of currently married women used any form of contraception, with modern methods being less common. Urban areas had higher contraceptive use (27%) compared to rural areas (9%). - **Infant and Child Mortality**: Under-5 mortality was 128 deaths per 1,000 live births, and infant mortality was 69 deaths per 1,000 live births. Trends show a decrease in mortality rates over time. - **Maternal Health**: 61% of mothers received antenatal care from a skilled provider, and 53% of births were protected against neonatal tetanus. Delivery care by skilled providers increased to 38%. - **Child Health and Nutrition**: 25% of children aged 12-23 months were fully vaccinated, with rural areas having lower coverage. There has been a gradual rise in vaccination coverage over the years. The survey provides valuable data for policymakers and program managers to improve health and family planning services in Nigeria.The 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) was conducted by the National Population Commission (NPC) from February to July 2013, with funding from USAID, DFID, and UNFPA. The survey aimed to provide up-to-date information on population characteristics, fertility levels, marriage, fertility preferences, family planning, child feeding practices, nutritional status, mortality, and health issues such as HIV/AIDS and malaria. The survey covered 38,522 households and interviewed 39,902 women and 18,229 men aged 15-49. Key findings include: - **Response Rates**: 99% of selected households were found occupied, and 98% of eligible women and 95% of eligible men were interviewed. - **Characteristics of Respondents**: The majority of respondents were Muslims, with a significant proportion from the Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba ethnic groups. Most were married, and over two-thirds lived in urban areas. - **Fertility**: The total fertility rate (TFR) was 5.5, indicating that on average, a woman would have 5.5 children by the end of her reproductive period. Fertility is higher in rural areas (6.2) than in urban areas (4.7). - **Fertility Preferences**: 33% of women wanted another child soon, and 34% wanted one later. The desire to have more children decreases with the number of living children. - **Family Planning**: Only 15% of currently married women used any form of contraception, with modern methods being less common. Urban areas had higher contraceptive use (27%) compared to rural areas (9%). - **Infant and Child Mortality**: Under-5 mortality was 128 deaths per 1,000 live births, and infant mortality was 69 deaths per 1,000 live births. Trends show a decrease in mortality rates over time. - **Maternal Health**: 61% of mothers received antenatal care from a skilled provider, and 53% of births were protected against neonatal tetanus. Delivery care by skilled providers increased to 38%. - **Child Health and Nutrition**: 25% of children aged 12-23 months were fully vaccinated, with rural areas having lower coverage. There has been a gradual rise in vaccination coverage over the years. The survey provides valuable data for policymakers and program managers to improve health and family planning services in Nigeria.