The 2024 State of the Nation Health Report indicates that life expectancy in Nigeria, though improving, remains below the global average at 54.6 years.
The report highlights that while the country’s average life expectancy now stands at 54.6 years, it is still 25.5% below the global figure of 73.3 years, highlighting ongoing health and socio-economic challenges.
The report, obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, reveals that globally, life expectancy is 73.3 years for both genders, with women projected to live up to 76 years and men 70.7 years.