In 2023, the share of people using safely managed drinking water services in Nigeria stood at approximately 29.54%. Over the past two years, the year-on-year variation has shown a deceleration, decreasing to 1.93% in 2023 from 1.98% in 2022. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last 5 years (2018-2023) reflects an average yearly increase of 2.04%, also indicating a gradual slowing down from previous years.
Forecasts suggest continued growth in the share of safely managed drinking water services, with an anticipated rise to 32.29% by 2028. However, future CAGR over the next five years is projected at 1.41%, signaling a slower pace of progress compared to past performance. This forecast aligns with an overall expected growth rate of 7.27% from 2023 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in infrastructure development, policy changes targeting water service improvements, and increased investments in sanitation and safe water initiatives. Monitoring these factors will be critical in understanding and potentially accelerating access to safely managed drinking water services in Nigeria.