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Table 2: Prevalence of FGM/C among Nigerian women aged 15-49, according to ethnic group (2013 and 2016)! prevalence in each ethnic group is shown in Table 2. As noted above, the Zones with the highest prevalence of FGM/C are the South East (35%) and South West (30%); the Zone with the lowest is the North East (6.1%).'°° When studying prevalence in terms of ethnicity, the highest prevalence is among Yoruba (34.7%) and Igbo (30.7%) women and girls and the lowest is among Tiv and Igala women and girls (less than 1% each).'*" The orevalence in each ethnic aroun is shown in Table 2.

Table 2 Prevalence of FGM/C among Nigerian women aged 15-49, according to ethnic group (2013 and 2016)! prevalence in each ethnic group is shown in Table 2. As noted above, the Zones with the highest prevalence of FGM/C are the South East (35%) and South West (30%); the Zone with the lowest is the North East (6.1%).'°° When studying prevalence in terms of ethnicity, the highest prevalence is among Yoruba (34.7%) and Igbo (30.7%) women and girls and the lowest is among Tiv and Igala women and girls (less than 1% each).'*" The orevalence in each ethnic aroun is shown in Table 2.

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Table 1: Prevalence of FGM among various demographics of women (aged 15-49) and girls (aged 0-14) in Nigeria (2013 and 2018)*®” 40.9% of the Nigerian population are under 15 years of age, which represents 87,838,000 young people (44,896,360 male/42,943,785 female). The prevalence of FEM/C among girls aged 0-14 being 19.2% in 2018 means that, given the current population, more than 8.2 million girls have haan crit Within this age group, there was no change among girls residing in urban areas and those whose mothers had a secondary or higher level of education — prevalence remained about the same. However, among girls aged 0-14 from rural areas, there was an increase in prevalence from 17.0% to 21.1%. Among girls of this age group whose mothers had no formal education, prevalence increased from 19.3% to 24.4%, and for those in the lowest wealth quintile, prevalence increased from 19.4% to 26.6%. (See Table 1.)°°
Table 1: Prevalence of FGM among various demographics of women (aged 15-49) and girls (aged 0-14) in Nigeria (2013 and 2018)*®” 40.9% of the Nigerian population are under 15 years of age, which represents 87,838,000 young people (44,896,360 male/42,943,785 female). The prevalence of FEM/C among girls aged 0-14 being 19.2% in 2018 means that, given the current population, more than 8.2 million girls have haan crit Within this age group, there was no change among girls residing in urban areas and those whose mothers had a secondary or higher level of education — prevalence remained about the same. However, among girls aged 0-14 from rural areas, there was an increase in prevalence from 17.0% to 21.1%. Among girls of this age group whose mothers had no formal education, prevalence increased from 19.3% to 24.4%, and for those in the lowest wealth quintile, prevalence increased from 19.4% to 26.6%. (See Table 1.)°°
Figure 2: Prevalence of FGM/C in Nigerian women (aged 15-49) and girls (aged 0-14), according to urban/rural place of residence (2013 and 2018)*” UNICEF generated a press release in February 2022” raising the alarm over this trend in the data. Currently, the increased prevalence among girls aged 0-14 who reside in rural areas is not reflected in the national prevalence, but by 2030 it will be evident. It is expected that, if the increase were to continue, by 2030 Nigeria would see a surge in overall prevalence, and the actual number of girls and women affected would increase substantially if immediate action is not taken.
Figure 2: Prevalence of FGM/C in Nigerian women (aged 15-49) and girls (aged 0-14), according to urban/rural place of residence (2013 and 2018)*” UNICEF generated a press release in February 2022” raising the alarm over this trend in the data. Currently, the increased prevalence among girls aged 0-14 who reside in rural areas is not reflected in the national prevalence, but by 2030 it will be evident. It is expected that, if the increase were to continue, by 2030 Nigeria would see a surge in overall prevalence, and the actual number of girls and women affected would increase substantially if immediate action is not taken.
Figure 4: Prevalence of FGM/C among Nigerian women aged 15-49, according to state of residence (2013 and 2018)”
Figure 4: Prevalence of FGM/C among Nigerian women aged 15-49, according to state of residence (2013 and 2018)”
Figure 5: Numbers of Nigerian women and girls affected by FGM/C Demographic data is politically sensitive in Nigeria. The last census, conducted in 2006, did not collect or analyse data disaggregated by ethnicity, religion or language. Four groups — the Fulani (Fula), Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo — account for around 68% of Nigeria’s total population. '~* Population estimates for the most prominent ethnic groups were used to calculate estimated populations affected by FGM/C. These are represented in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Numbers of Nigerian women and girls affected by FGM/C Demographic data is politically sensitive in Nigeria. The last census, conducted in 2006, did not collect or analyse data disaggregated by ethnicity, religion or language. Four groups — the Fulani (Fula), Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo — account for around 68% of Nigeria’s total population. '~* Population estimates for the most prominent ethnic groups were used to calculate estimated populations affected by FGM/C. These are represented in Figure 5.
Figure 6: Ages that Nigerian girls aged 0-14 underwent FGM/C (as of 2013 and 2018)'”
Figure 6: Ages that Nigerian girls aged 0-14 underwent FGM/C (as of 2013 and 2018)'”
Figure 7: Mean age of cutting for girls aged 0-14 in Nigeria’™
Figure 7: Mean age of cutting for girls aged 0-14 in Nigeria’™
Figure 8: Percentage distribution of type of FGM/C undergone by women aged 15-49 in Nigeria" This appears to represent a change in the type of cutting being practised in Nigeria, but this change may also be explained by the increase in the percentage of women who don't know what type of cut they experienced. As the age of cutting is so low (the mean age in 2018 was 1.7 years), many women will likely have no clear idea what type of cut they have undergone.
Figure 8: Percentage distribution of type of FGM/C undergone by women aged 15-49 in Nigeria" This appears to represent a change in the type of cutting being practised in Nigeria, but this change may also be explained by the increase in the percentage of women who don't know what type of cut they experienced. As the age of cutting is so low (the mean age in 2018 was 1.7 years), many women will likely have no clear idea what type of cut they have undergone.
‘able 3: Type of FGM/C undergone by women aged 15-49 in Nigeria’?! Of women aged 15-49 in Nigeria who have been cut, 40.4% report experiencing angurya.' The prevalence of angurya within different cohorts is shown in Figures 9 and 10.'*
‘able 3: Type of FGM/C undergone by women aged 15-49 in Nigeria’?! Of women aged 15-49 in Nigeria who have been cut, 40.4% report experiencing angurya.' The prevalence of angurya within different cohorts is shown in Figures 9 and 10.'*
Figure 9: Prevalence of angurya in Nigerian women aged 15-49 who have been cut, according to religious affiliation
Figure 9: Prevalence of angurya in Nigerian women aged 15-49 who have been cut, according to religious affiliation
Figure 10: Prevalence of angurya in Nigerian women aged 15-49 who have been cut, according to ethnic group
Figure 10: Prevalence of angurya in Nigerian women aged 15-49 who have been cut, according to ethnic group
Figure 11: Prevalence of gishiri in Nigerian women aged 15-49 who have been cut, according to religious affiliation
Figure 11: Prevalence of gishiri in Nigerian women aged 15-49 who have been cut, according to religious affiliation
Figure 12: Prevalence of gishiri in Nigerian women aged 15-49 who have been cut, according to ethnic group
Figure 12: Prevalence of gishiri in Nigerian women aged 15-49 who have been cut, according to ethnic group
Figure 15: Prevalence of FG€M/C among Nigerian women aged 15-49, according to wealth quintile (2013, 2016-17 and 2018)'?°
Figure 15: Prevalence of FG€M/C among Nigerian women aged 15-49, according to wealth quintile (2013, 2016-17 and 2018)'?°
Figure 16: Prevalence of F€M/C among Nigerian women aged 15-49, according to level of education (2013, 2016-17 and 2018)'!
Figure 16: Prevalence of F€M/C among Nigerian women aged 15-49, according to level of education (2013, 2016-17 and 2018)'!
Table 4: Beliefs about FGM/C of women aged 15-49 in Nigeria'®®
Table 4: Beliefs about FGM/C of women aged 15-49 in Nigeria'®®
Figure 18: Of Nigerian women aged 15-49 who have heard of FGM/C, percentage who believe that FGM/C is a requirement of their religion (2013 and 2018)'*?
Figure 18: Of Nigerian women aged 15-49 who have heard of FGM/C, percentage who believe that FGM/C is a requirement of their religion (2013 and 2018)'*?
Figure 17: Prevalence of FGM/C according to religious affiliation among Nigerian women aged 15-49 (2013 and 2018)'#2
Figure 17: Prevalence of FGM/C according to religious affiliation among Nigerian women aged 15-49 (2013 and 2018)'#2
Table 5: Selected results from the 2019 Gender Equality Index'*?
Table 5: Selected results from the 2019 Gender Equality Index'*?
Table 6: FGM/C Prevalence in West Africa'™ SDG 4: Education The fourth SDG is related to education and aims to ‘ensure inclusive and equitable quality) education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all’."~
Table 6: FGM/C Prevalence in West Africa'™ SDG 4: Education The fourth SDG is related to education and aims to ‘ensure inclusive and equitable quality) education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all’."~
Figure 19: The Gender Equity Continuum”” (UNICEF; reproduced under Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial 3.0 IGO)
Figure 19: The Gender Equity Continuum”” (UNICEF; reproduced under Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial 3.0 IGO)
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