What we do

UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in some 170 countries and territories, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our wide range of partners.

UNDP has been supporting the Government and people of Nigeria in addressing development challenges, through strengthening and building institutions that promote inclusive sustainable development and democratic governance. We work work an array of partners as we work together to support the Nigeria meet her Vision 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) promise.

About Nigeria

216.7

Million

Population

169/189

Ranking

in the Human Development Index (2020)

42.6

Percent

Poverty rate

3.61

Percent

Women in Parliament

56.7

Percent

Infant mortality rate

42.5

Percent

Youth unemployment