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    Nigeria Addiction Statistics

    Comprehensive addiction statistics and treatment resources for Nigeria. Data sourced from UNODC World Drug Report 2024.

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    Key Statistics (2023)

    People Affected
    5,608,324

    2.6% of population

    Drug Overdose Deaths
    485

    Opioid: 145

    Treatment Centers
    200

    Verified facilities

    Treatment Gap
    89%

    Not receiving treatment

    Population
    218,500,000
    Alcohol Deaths
    116,171
    Economic Cost
    $117B
    Recovery Rate
    N/A%
    Treatment Admissions
    Prevalence Rate
    2.6%
    Source:UNODC World Drug Report 2024View Source

    Historical Trends (2019-2025)

    People Affected Over Time

    201920202021202220232024202502,000,0004,000,0006,000,0008,000,000

    Overdose & Opioid Deaths

    • Drug Overdose
    • Opioid Deaths
    20192020202120222023202420250150300450600

    Drug vs Alcohol Related Deaths

    • Alcohol Related
    • Drug Overdose
    2019202020212022202320242025040,00080,000120,000160,000

    Economic Impact (Billions USD)

    2019202020212022202320242025$0B$40B$80B$120B$160B

    Treatment Centers in Nigeria

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    Data Methodology & Sources

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