Kenya vs Western Asia (UNSDG): Child deaths

Kenya
6,890
in 2024
Western Asia (UNSDG)
15,308
in 2024
Kenya rank
33rd
Western Asia (UNSDG) rank
33rd

Child deaths over time

  • Kenya
  • Western Asia (UNSDG)
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How they compare

Western Asia (UNSDG) currently reports 15,308 against 6,890 in Kenya, a difference of 8,418.

That makes Western Asia (UNSDG)'s figure about 2.2 times Kenya's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Western Asia (UNSDG) ahead.

Kenya ranks 33rd and Western Asia (UNSDG) ranks 33rd of 200 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Kenya averaged higher in 1 and Western Asia (UNSDG) in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Kenya Western Asia (UNSDG) Difference Ahead
1990s 37,384 46,888 9,503 Western Asia (UNSDG)
2000s 28,079 26,060 2,019 Kenya
2010s 12,080 21,990 9,910 Western Asia (UNSDG)
2020s 7,425 16,106 8,680 Western Asia (UNSDG)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child deaths, Kenya or Western Asia (UNSDG)?
Western Asia (UNSDG), at 15,308 against 6,890 in Kenya as of 2024.
What is the difference in child deaths between Kenya and Western Asia (UNSDG)?
8,418, with Western Asia (UNSDG) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Western Asia (UNSDG)?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Kenya and Western Asia (UNSDG) rank globally for child deaths?
Kenya ranks 33rd and Western Asia (UNSDG) ranks 33rd of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Child deaths (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Child deaths (aged 1-4 years)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 13,742 data points, 1955–2024
Last refreshed