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What is Nigeria’s total fertility rate?

Nigeria's fertility rate was 5.1 births per woman in 2023, according to the United Nations Population Fund. This rate places Nigeria among the countries with higher fertility rates globally, but shows the continuing trend of a gradual decline in fertility rates, in line with global patterns.

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