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 different forms of violence included in the indicator are defined as follows: (1) Physical Violence consists of acts aimed at physically hurting the victim and include, but are not limited to, pushing, grabbing, twisting the arm, pulling the hair, slapping, kicking, biting or hitting with the fist or object, trying to strangle or suffocate, burning or scalding on purpose, or threatening or attacking with some sort of weapon, gun or knife. (2) Sexual Violence is defined as any sort of harmful or unwanted sexual behavior that is imposed on someone. it includes acts of abusive sexual contact, forced engagement in sexual acts, attempted or completed sexual acts without consent, incest, sexual harassment, etc. In intimate partner relationships, experiencing sexual violence is commonly defined as being forced to have sexual intercourse, having sexual intercourse out of fear for what the partner might do, and/or being forced to do something sexual that the woman considers humiliating or degrading. (3) Psychological Violence includes a range of behaviors that encompass acts of emotional abuse and controlling behavior. These often coexists with acts of physical and sexual violence by intimate partners and are acts of violence in themselves.” |
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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 |