Explore Multidimensional Poverty Index by State & Zones

Contribution of each indicator to Natonal MPI

Over half of the Nigerian population are multidimensionally poor and deprived in cooking fuel.High deprivations are also apparent in sanitation,time to healthcare,food insecurity and housing.

HealthEducationLiving StandartWork & Shock
IndicatorsPercentage ContributionAbsolute Contribution
Nutrition9.3%0.024
Food Insecurity12.5%0.032
Time to Healthcare12.6%0.032
IndicatorsPercentage ContributionAbsolute Contribution
School Attendance9.6%0.025
Years of Schooling6.3%0.016
School Lag2.0%0.005
IndicatorsPercentage ContributionAbsolute Contribution
Water4.7%0.012
Water Reliability2.7%0.007
Sanitation7.5%0.019
Housing Materials6.3%0.016
Cooking Fuel8.2%0.021
Assets4.2%0.011
IndicatorsPercentage ContributionAbsolute Contribution
Unemployment5.6%0.014
Underemployment3.1%0.008
Security Shock5.4%0.014

Prevalence of the different indicators of Multidimensional Poverty in Nigeria

A graphical representation of the percentage of the population deprived or poor and deprived in each indicator.

Censored Headcount Ratio

Uncensored Headcount Ratio

Incidence of Monetary and Multidimensional Poverty across States in Nigeria

In most States, the prevalence of monetary poverty is generally lower than the prevalence of multidimensional poverty

Incidence MPI (%)

Incidence Monetary (%)