The 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) was conducted by the National Population Commission (NPC) from February to July 2013. The survey was funded by USAID, DFID, and UNFPA, with technical assistance provided by ICF International through the MEASURE DHS project. The survey aimed to collect data on fertility, family planning, child and maternal health, nutrition, and HIV/AIDS. It covered 38,522 households across Nigeria, with data collected from women and men aged 15-49 and children aged 0-5. The survey included data on fertility, marriage, family planning, child mortality, maternal health, and HIV/AIDS. The survey was conducted in six geopolitical zones, 36 states, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The survey was implemented with a stratified two-stage cluster design, covering 904 clusters. The survey was successful due to the support of various institutions and individuals. The preliminary report presents major findings of the survey, with a comprehensive report scheduled for publication in the first quarter of 2014. The survey results show that Nigeria's total fertility rate is 5.5, with higher rates in rural areas. Fertility preferences indicate that many women want to delay childbearing. Family planning use is low, with only 15% of married women using a contraceptive method. Infant and child mortality rates have decreased, but Nigeria still has a long way to go to meet the Millennium Development Goals. Maternal health indicators show that antenatal care coverage is high in urban areas, but low in rural areas. Tetanus toxoid coverage is low, with only 53% of pregnant women fully protected against neonatal tetanus. Delivery care coverage is also low, with only 38% of births delivered by a skilled health provider. Child health and nutrition data show that vaccination coverage is low, with only 40% of children receiving all recommended vaccines. The survey also collected data on malaria, with low coverage of insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spraying. The survey provides estimates for both rural and urban areas, as well as for the six geopolitical zones, 36 states, and the FCT. The survey is an important source of data for policymakers and program managers in Nigeria.The 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) was conducted by the National Population Commission (NPC) from February to July 2013. The survey was funded by USAID, DFID, and UNFPA, with technical assistance provided by ICF International through the MEASURE DHS project. The survey aimed to collect data on fertility, family planning, child and maternal health, nutrition, and HIV/AIDS. It covered 38,522 households across Nigeria, with data collected from women and men aged 15-49 and children aged 0-5. The survey included data on fertility, marriage, family planning, child mortality, maternal health, and HIV/AIDS. The survey was conducted in six geopolitical zones, 36 states, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The survey was implemented with a stratified two-stage cluster design, covering 904 clusters. The survey was successful due to the support of various institutions and individuals. The preliminary report presents major findings of the survey, with a comprehensive report scheduled for publication in the first quarter of 2014. The survey results show that Nigeria's total fertility rate is 5.5, with higher rates in rural areas. Fertility preferences indicate that many women want to delay childbearing. Family planning use is low, with only 15% of married women using a contraceptive method. Infant and child mortality rates have decreased, but Nigeria still has a long way to go to meet the Millennium Development Goals. Maternal health indicators show that antenatal care coverage is high in urban areas, but low in rural areas. Tetanus toxoid coverage is low, with only 53% of pregnant women fully protected against neonatal tetanus. Delivery care coverage is also low, with only 38% of births delivered by a skilled health provider. Child health and nutrition data show that vaccination coverage is low, with only 40% of children receiving all recommended vaccines. The survey also collected data on malaria, with low coverage of insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spraying. The survey provides estimates for both rural and urban areas, as well as for the six geopolitical zones, 36 states, and the FCT. The survey is an important source of data for policymakers and program managers in Nigeria.