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Headline data

Proportion of children aged 24-59 months who are developmentally on track in health, learning and psychosocial well-being, by sex
Year Value Series GeoCode
2021 47.7 Proportion of children aged 24-59 months who are developmentally on track in health, learning and psychosocial well-being, by sex NG

Source: National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)

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Footnote:

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 percentage of children at the start of primary school, typically age 6 years in many countries, who demonstrate age-appropriate health, learning and psychological well-being and posses the necessary competencies and knowledge required for learning in the early primary grades. the age at which children start primary school varies across countries.
Data source type and collection method

Surveys; MICS
Data sources

Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS 6)
Data providers

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
Data last updated Mar 13, 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 4.2.1: Proportion of children aged 24–59 months who are developmentally on track in health, learning and psychosocial well-being, by sex
Target

Target 4.2: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education
Metadata update

2025-04-23
International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Related indicators

Indicator 4.2.2: Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex

Source 1

Organisation

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)
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