Nigeria has a rapidly growing population, with current population estimates of over 180 million, out of which about 46 million are Women of Reproductive Age (WRA). With a total fertility rate (TFR) of 5.3 in NDHS 2018, low level of FP utilisation is a major factor in the fertility pattern and population growth rate. According to the 2018 NDHS, the Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) and modern methods CPR among WRA in Nigeria were 17% and 12% respectively and the survey also indicated that 19% of currently married women have an unmet need for family planning services. So, if all women who want to space or limit births were to use family planning methods, CPR will increase from 17% to 36%.
The current family planning method mix shows condoms and injectable contraceptives as the most popular methods. The modern method mix predominantly comprises condoms, pills, and injectables. Factors associated with the low contraceptive prevalence level include cultures that are highly supportive of large family size, myths and misconceptions about contraception, gender inequity, inadequate access to FP services, poor quality of services and inadequate demand creation efforts.
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