The average cost of a healthy diet in Nigeria in August 2024 was N1,255 ($0.75), down 0.8% compared to N1,265 ($0.76) in July, according to a recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics. . .
Compared to the country’s current minimum wage of N70,000 ($41.89), this amount remains an average It is an economic burden for many households.
According to the Office for Statistics, the cost of a healthy diet (CoHD) is the lowest-priced combination of locally available products that comply with global food-based dietary recommendations.
The report found that the most expensive food category in August was food of animal origin, accounting for 37% of all CoHD and 13% of total calories.
“Foods of animal origin were the most expensive of the food group recommendations met in August, accounting for 37% of total CoHD providing 13% of total calories,” the report reads. There is.
“In terms of price per calorie, fruits and vegetables were the most expensive food group. They accounted for 11% and 14% of total CoHD, respectively, but only 7% of total calories in the Healthy Diet Basket. Legumes, nuts and seeds were the cheapest food group on average, accounting for 7% of total costs.
Since March 2024, the cost of a healthy diet (CoHD) has been steadily increasing. CoHD in August 2024 was 28% higher than March 2024 (N982).
The main factors that lead to an increase in CoHD include vegetables, starchy staple foods, nuts and seeds, and legumes.
Month-on-month, it decreased by 0.8% from the July 2024 price (1,265 Naira). Vegetable prices fell by 14.5% over the month.
