This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Nigeria statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Nigerian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Nigerian-specific metadata information.
| Definition and concepts |
The annual number of female deaths from any cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or its management (excluding accidental or incidental causes) during pregnancy and childbirth or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, expressed per 100 000 live births, for a specified time period |
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| Data sources |
Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) |
| Data providers |
National Population Commission (NPC) |
| Data last updated | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Metadata last updated | Apr 22, 2025 |