🇳🇬 Nigeria Female genital mutilation prevalence
Nigeria Female genital mutilation prevalence was 15.10 in 2021, down 22.6% from 2018, according to World Bank data. The 10-year average is 21.60. Historical data available from 2003 to 2021 (5 data points). The all-time high was 29.60 in 2008.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators • 2003–2021 • 5 data points • Health
Latest Value
15.10
2021
Year-on-Year
-22.6%
vs 2018
10-Year Average
21.60
2012–2021
Range
High: 29.60 (2008)
Low: 15.10 (2021)
Nigeria Female genital mutilation prevalence (%) — 2003 to 2021
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About this Indicator
Percentage of women aged 15–49 who have gone through partial or total removal of the female external genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for cultural or other non-therapeutic reasons.
Historical Data Table
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15.10 |
| 2018 | 19.50 |
| 2013 | 24.80 |
| 2008 | 29.60 |
| 2003 | 19.00 |
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