Lowest Life Expectancy in Africa: Nigerians Struggle With Short Lifespans Due to Chronic Issues We weren’t able to create a summary for you. Refresh your page to try again. Oct 26, 2025 · With a life expectancy of just 54.9 years, the lowest globally, Nigeria faces a deepening public health and economic crisis. Despite its vast human and natural resources, millions perish each year from diseases that should be preventable. Oct 26, 2025 · With a life expectancy of just 54.9 years, the lowest globally, Nigeria faces a deepening public health and economic crisis. Despite its vast human and natural resources, millions perish each year from diseases that should be preventable. Oct 21, 2025 · The wide gap between Monaco’s world-leading life expectancy and Nigeria ’ s position at the bottom highlights a deepening crisis. In Nigeria , rising poverty has fueled widespread malnutrition, driving up death rates among children and young adults according to reports. Oct 21, 2025 · The wide gap between Monaco’s world-leading life expectancy and Nigeria ’ s position at the bottom highlights a deepening crisis. In Nigeria , rising poverty has fueled widespread malnutrition, driving up death rates among children and young adults according to reports. Oct 26, 2025 · With a life expectancy of just 54.9 years, the lowest globally, Nigeria faces a deepening public health and economic crisis. Despite its vast human and natural resources, millions perish each … Oct 21, 2025 · The wide gap between Monaco’s world-leading life expectancy and Nigeria’s position at the bottom highlights a deepening crisis. In Nigeria, rising poverty has fueled widespread malnutrition, … Oct 10, 2025 · Nigeria has recorded the lowest life expectancy in the world, according to the United Nations’ 2025 Global Health Report. The report places the country’s average lifespan at 54.9 years, … Mar 29, 2026 · Nigeria’s life expectancy reflects the combined effects of healthcare access, social conditions, infrastructure and public policy.