World Bank Income Classification:Low Income
The World Bank classifies economies for analytical purposes into four income groups: low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high income. For this purpose it uses gross national income (GNI) per capita data in U.S. dollars, converted from local currency using the World Bank Atlas method, which is applied to smooth exchange rate fluctuations.
Least Developed Country:Yes
Since 1971, the United Nations has recognized LDCs as a category of States that are deemed highly disadvantaged in their development process, for structural, historical and also geographical reasons. Three criteria are used: per capita income, human assets, and economic vulnerability.
Gender Inequality Index:0.575
GII is a composite metric of gender inequality using three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment and the labour market. A low GII value indicates low inequality between women and men, and vice-versa.
Gender Development Index:0.723
GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: health, education, and command over economic resources.
Population:209,497,025
Source of population data: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2022). World Population Prospects: The 2022 Revision
Male:19,976,265 (9.5%)
Female:189,520,760 (90.5%)
By 2027 all people living in Nigeria, especially women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups, have improved access to job opportunities driven by digitization, skills development, and entrepreneurship to harness the demographic dividend
By 2027 all people living in Nigeria, especially women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups, have improved access to job opportunities driven by digitization, skills development, and entrepreneurship to harness the demographic dividend
UN Women reports on this indicator in a global scope, signified by "(Desk Review)" at the end of the indicator statement (see the Our Global Results page for the global result)
Complementary indicators are identified as those in the results framework that are not repeated verbatim in the results framework of another United Nations entity, but are related or provide different but complementary lenses or insights into the same issue, high-level result and/or area of complementary work, such as a Sustainable Development Goal target.
Complementary
Women’s organizations and movements, the private sector and trade unions are mobilized and coordinated to tackle discriminatory social norms, practices and legislation that limit women’s ability to have decent work and income security
In addition to results reported by UN Women field offices (shown here), results achieved in countries and territories through the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UNTF) are included in a non-duplicative manner in the global reporting on this indicator (see the Our Global Results page).
Data reported for 2022 results against this indicator was obtained as part of a learning process on social norms and therefore may not accurately reflect the results obtained. Internal reviews of data collected on social norms across relevant indicators, coupled with external reviews, are informing the design of UN Women’s principled approach to social & gender norms change. This will be reflected in changes to the indicators to be introduced in the Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan.
Data reported for 2022 results against this indicator was obtained as part of a learning process on social norms and therefore may not accurately reflect the results obtained. Internal reviews of data collected on social norms across relevant indicators, coupled with external reviews, are informing the design of UN Women’s principled approach to social & gender norms change. This will be reflected in changes to the indicators to be introduced in the Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan.
Women entrepreneurs have increased access to business development support (services, goods and resources), and markets, including public sector procurement and private sector supply-chains through capacity strengthening and advocacy.
In addition to results reported by UN Women field offices (shown here), results achieved in countries and territories through the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UNTF) are included in a non-duplicative manner in the global reporting on this indicator (see the Our Global Results page).
More women have increased skills and knowledge to participate in the labour market on equal terms with men, and to influence intrahousehold decision on division of labour.
In addition to results reported by UN Women field offices (shown here), results achieved in countries and territories through the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UNTF) are included in a non-duplicative manner in the global reporting on this indicator (see the Our Global Results page).
Data reported for 2022 results against this indicator was obtained as part of a learning process on social norms and therefore may not accurately reflect the results obtained. Internal reviews of data collected on social norms across relevant indicators, coupled with external reviews, are informing the design of UN Women’s principled approach to social & gender norms change. This will be reflected in changes to the indicators to be introduced in the Mid-Term Review of the Strategic Plan.
Relevant Government and Civil society Organizations are equipped to transform the care economy by strengthening and implementing the 5Rs: recognize, reduce, redistribute unpaid care and domestic work, and reward and represent care workers
By 2027 all people living in Nigeria, especially women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups, have improved access to job opportunities driven by digitization, skills development, and entrepreneurship to harness the demographic dividend
The CO, facing resource constraints, actively collaborated in 2023 with stakeholders to impact this indicator. Engagements with the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning aimed to institutionalize gender-responsive planning and budgeting, with concurrent efforts to monitor gender equality expenditure. Collaborations with the National Bureau of Statistics expanded gender data collection and integrated gender responsiveness into the four-year data strategy. The partnership with UNDP focused on the Multidimensional Poverty Index, emphasizing gender as a pillar. In May 2023, the Nigerian government, with UN Women support, launched the National Policy on Women's Economic Empowerment, incorporating affirmative procurement. This milestone underpins ongoing advocacy for similar frameworks across states, with UN Women contributing through comprehensive research, gender-responsive public procurement reviews, and assessments of procurement laws in Federal, Lagos, and Kaduna States. The Gender-Responsive Strategy Costed Action Plan aims to mainstream gender into procurement laws. Additionally, UN Women conducted audits, assessments, and advocacy messages in Lagos and Kaduna States. The CO built up evidence to support the government in developing gender-responsive policies in the maritime and mining sectors, identifying gaps for integration. Despite the lack of an institutionalized system for tracking funding, budget data indicates reduced allocations to the Ministry of Women Affairs in 2024. However, there's an increase in allocations across ministries for women's economic empowerment, signaling a shift in budgetary priorities. The CO's 2023 budget analysis reveals a 69% allocation to SDGs 5.1 and 5.a, contrasting with 1% for SDGs 5.5, 5.6, and 5.b, highlighting an imbalance in addressing diverse gender equality aspects. Consistently observed at the national, state, and donor agency levels, the disproportionate allocation raises questions about the budgetary framework's effectiveness and inclusivity. Notably, the absence of a gender-responsive budgeting component in the 2023 budget call circular signals a departure from previous years.Disclaimer and notes
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