Abstract

Oluwabukola Esther Ajayi* and Olabanji Teslim Balogun

ABSTRACT

Sustainable practices like abstinence and the use of contraceptives are highlighted in this study of Nigeria's population control policies and their effect on fertility rates. The study used data from the 2018 Nigerian Demographic and Health Survey, which revealed wide swings in the country's fertility rate. The study employed the use of descriptive statistics, a chi-square, and ANOVA. The findings reveal that contraceptive use has a considerable impact on fertility rates in Nigeria. The fertility rate of women who used contraceptives was lower than that of women who did not. Furthermore, abstinence was found to improve fertility rates among young women (15-19 years old). Overall, the data suggests that reducing Nigeria's high fertility rate and ensuring adequate resource allocation for its rising population can be achieved through the effective implementation of population control programmes that promote contraceptive usage.