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How many registered psychiatrists does Nigeria have?

Nigeria has an estimated population of roughly 200 million people, with about 250 psychiatrists currently practising in the West African country, according to the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria. This means there are 0.0125 psychiatrists per person in Nigeria. 

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