The National Average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) in Nigeria saw a sharp increase in June 2024, climbing to N1,241 per adult per day.
This represents a 19.2% rise from the N1,041 recorded in May 2024.
The announcement was made by the National Bureau of Statistics and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition through its Cost of Healthy Diet June 2024 report.
The CoHD is defined as the least expensive combination of locally available items that meet globally consistent food-based dietary guidelines.
It serves as a crucial measure of both physical and economic access to healthy diets across the country.
The South West Zone recorded the highest average CoHD at N1,545 per adult per day, whereas the North West Zone had the lowest at N956.
Among the states, Ekiti, Ogun, and Osun topped the list with costs of N1,640, N1,599, and N1,557 respectively.
Conversely, Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa states reported the lowest costs at N878, N926, and N937 per adult per day.
In recent months, the CoHD has consistently outpaced general inflation trends.
The rising CoHD highlights the challenges households face in accessing sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
