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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

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 18+ years. “Smoked tobacco products” include the consumption of cigarettes, bids, cigars, cheroots, pipes, shisha (water pipes), fine-cut smoking articles (roll-your won), krekets, and any other form of smoked tobacco
Data source type and collection method

Surveys;
Data sources

Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS)
Data providers

National Population Commission (NPC)
Data last updated Dec 15, 2025
Metadata last updated Apr 22, 2025

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator

Indicator 3.a.1: Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older
Target

Target 3.a: Strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate
Metadata update

2021-12-06
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

World Health Organization; Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (co-custodians)

Related indicators

3.4.1 Mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease

Source 1

Organisation

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
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