Niger vs Nigeria: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Niger
115.2
in 2021
Nigeria
110.8
in 2021
Niger rank
1st
Nigeria rank
3rd

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Niger
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Niger currently reports 115.2 against 110.8 in Nigeria, a difference of 4.4.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Niger ahead.

Niger ranks 1st and Nigeria ranks 3rd of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Niger averaged higher in 2 and Nigeria in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Niger Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 180.17 158.85 21.32 Niger
2010s 122.58 126.8 4.22 Nigeria
2020s 115.75 112.3 3.45 Niger

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Niger or Nigeria?
Niger, at 115.2 against 110.8 in Nigeria as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Niger and Nigeria?
4.4, with Niger ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Nigeria?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Niger and Nigeria rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Niger ranks 1st and Nigeria ranks 3rd of 199 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
199 places, 4,378 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed